Our team is like family.

They say it takes 10,000 hours to master a craft. Well, we have a good number of employees who have more than 20 years of experience. Some have as many as 40 years, so you can do the math.


Our employees stay with us because we treat them right, and we take pride in the products we make. From development, to cooking and customer service, we have excellent employees that have cultivated a loyal base of customers. Work with us, and you'll see why.

Ivar's Team

Executive Team

Chris Lewark
Chris Lewark

Director of Sales & Marketing
cpl@keepclam.com
206.396.2062

Harry Roberts
Harry Roberts

Chief Clam
harryr@keepclam.com
425.449.2515

Nate Heath
Nate Heath

Food Service Sales Manager
nateh@keepclam.com
206.948.1372

Mat Hudgens
Mat Hudgens

Club Store Sales Manager
math@keepclam.com
253.508.1684

Peg Hamill
Peg Hamill

Retail Sales Manager
pegh@keepclam.com
425.330.0320

Craig Breeden
Craig Breeden

Director of Purchasing
craigb@keepclam.com
206.595.3440

Erin Schultz
Erin Schultz

Quality Systems Technologist
erinsc@keepclam.com

Donovan Burkhart
Donovan Burkhart

Quantitatives
donovanb@keepclam.com
206-406-2580

Robert Green
Robert Green

Director of Technical services and R&D
robertg@keepclam.com

Matt Shrank
Matt Shrank

Director of Plant Operations
matts@keepclam.com
425.236.1792

Always here for you

Everyone on our team is 100% committed to providing you with the best customer service. We encourage you to reach out directly if we can assist you in any way.

Career Opportunities

While working in an energetic environment with a fun, dynamic and diverse team of people, each day at the Ivar's Soup Company manufacturing plant provides another opportunity for you to improve your talents and abilities, develop your potential as a workplace leader and achieve your professional goals.

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Perks & Benefits

  • Excellent starting pay
  • Opportunities for additional training and advancement into higher level positions
  • Paid vacation days and paid sick leave
  • 6 paid holiday's
  • Paid training
  • 401(k) plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage with low deductibles and low monthly premiums available within 90 days of your start date
  • Supplemental insurance
  • Discounted meals at Ivar's and Kidd Valley
  • Free parking and free personal protective equipment
  • Employee Assistance Program