Kencko

🍎 Operations Associate – Join Our Mission!

Job Description

Posted on:Β 
July 19, 2025

🌱 Our Mission

We make it easy for everyone to build healthy habits and eat more fruit and vegetables by creating innovative products that are highly nutritious, sustainable and delicious.


πŸš€ How We Do It

Just 1 in 10 US adults eats the recommended minimum of 5 cups of fruits and vegetables every day. We're helping solve that problem with convenient, organic, and mouth-watering products.

We transform fresh, organic fruits and veggies into handy single-serving meal moments such as:
πŸ₯€ Instant Smoothies
🍬 Delicious Gum Drops
πŸ₯£ Hearty Bowls


πŸ‘·β€β™‚οΈ Job Overview

This position is responsible for executing the production of our products ensuring the delivery of orders in accordance with our specifications.

This position requires:
🀝 Teamwork
🎯 Strong attention to detail
πŸ’¬ Effective communication skills


πŸ“© This Operations Associate role reports to the Operations Area Coordinator.


🎯 Main Goals

βœ… Ensure our work orders are produced appropriately and on time;
πŸ—“οΈ Follow the Weekly Production Planning;
πŸ“¦ Produce/Pack products to meet quality & safety standards; and
πŸ”§ Assist in equipment repairs with the maintenance department.


πŸ› οΈ Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment (mixers, packing machines, freezing tunnel, industrial cutter) safely & efficiently;
  • Weigh and prepare materials according to recipes;
  • Assemble boxes for product packaging;
  • Prepare & customize client/customer orders;
  • Conduct quality checks;
  • Maintain a clean, organized and safe workspace;
  • Follow Safety and HACCP guidelines;
  • Respect the Weekly Plan from the Area Leader;
  • Apply Good Manufacturing Practices;
  • Report production issues to leaders;
  • Perform maintenance tasks as needed; and
  • Any other tasks as requested.


πŸ“‹ Requirements

  • Ability to handle up to 25kg bags;
  • No physical limitations;
  • Able to safely operate manual pallet jacks; and
  • Availability to work shifts (incl. nights & weekends during peak periods).


πŸ’‘ Experience You Bring

πŸ“˜ Technical professional course (Level 4 - EQF) in: Mechanical | Mechatronic | Electrical | Electronics;

πŸ”§ 1–2 years of experience working with packing machines;
🧼 Knowledge of GMP & HACCP;
πŸ“ˆ Ability to interpret production schedules and manage changeovers;
βš™οΈ Experience with manufacturing operations (electronic settings, line control, troubleshooting, etc.);
πŸ” Familiarity with preventive maintenance; and
πŸ—£οΈ Strong communication in Portuguese & English.


πŸ“¨ Submit your application in English

Ready to join a team that’s making healthy easy, fun, and planet-friendly? πŸŒπŸ“
We’re excited to hear from you!