3rd Shift Seasonal Summer 2026 Production Associate

Wage & Schedule

• Wage: $22/hour PLUS $2/hour shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift
• Schedule: Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday (based on plant needs)
  • 1st shift: 5AM–1PM
  • 2nd shift: 1PM–9PM
  • 3rd shift: 9PM–5AM

Primary Responsibilities

• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
• Handle and move objects using hands and arms, including repetitive motions
• Perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
• Start machines or equipment to begin production processes and operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators
• Prepare raw materials for processing, including dumping ingredients into machine hoppers prior to mixing
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using manual or powered lifts
• Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks
• Conduct and document quality checks including weight control records, code date check sheets, etc.
• Record information such as number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of product production; read gauges or charts and record data
• Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines
• Clean and lubricate equipment; wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products
• Break up defective products for reprocessing
• Peel rework and run through salvage press for continuous hours of your shift
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader
• Follow FSQ requirements such as GMPs and other daily/job specific duties to support QRMP
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards while following all company established safety policies and procedures
• Wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats
• Observe, receive, and acquire information from all relevant sources
• Communicate with supervisors and peers by telephone, in writing, or in person
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors or other problems or defects
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and tackle problems
• Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment such as forklifts and electric pallet jacks
• Establish and maintain constructive and harmonious working relationships with others

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work performed indoors around industrial equipment in varying temperatures
• Pace determined by speed of equipment
• Some extended hours on each shift along with some weekends and holidays
• Periods of standing, walking, bending, and twisting
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls

Benefits

• Physical: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional: Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial: 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
• Coverage for employees and eligible dependents through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future
• Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being