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🍎 Operations Associate - Join Our Mission!

Kencko Foods

Kencko Foods

Operations
Lisbon, Portugal
Posted on Jul 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.

🚀 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:
🥤 Instant Smoothies
🍬 Delicious Gum Drops
🥣 Hearty Bowls

👷‍♂️ 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
💬 Effective communication skills

📩 This Operations Associate role reports to the Operations Area Coordinator.

🎯 Main Goals

✅ Ensure our work orders are produced appropriately and on time;
🗓️ Follow the Weekly Production Planning;
📦 Produce/Pack products to meet quality & safety standards; and
🔧 Assist in equipment repairs with the maintenance department.

🛠️ 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.

📋 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).

💡 Experience You Bring

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

🔧 1–2 years of experience working with packing machines;
🧼 Knowledge of GMP & HACCP;
📈 Ability to interpret production schedules and manage changeovers;
⚙️ Experience with manufacturing operations (electronic settings, line control, troubleshooting, etc.);
🔍 Familiarity with preventive maintenance; and
🗣️ Strong communication in Portuguese & English.

📨 Submit your application in English

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