Production 1st

About the role

John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has been making a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. We are driven by our purpose—and promise—of Great Food, Made Simple®. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA.

The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr. and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth now has annual sales of approximately $1 Billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and at its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

Responsibilities

General production labor positions requiring working on a production line performing various kinds of meat processing and packaging tasks. We are a non-kill facility. These positions are Full Time with OT earning potential, you must be able to work for 2nd shift hours which vary from 2:45pm to 3:30am depending on the line and position available.

You will learn more about your specific schedule during interview and orientation. We offer 6 and sometimes 7-day work weeks. It requires standing in one place for extended periods of time. Must be able to work in an environment of 40+ degree temperatures, so bring your jacket and warm clothing. Some positions are highly repetitive like labeling, packing boxes etc. Must have good hand and eye coordination. Must be positive and have a dedicated work ethic.

Benefits

• Employee and dependent medical coverage
• On-site medical clinic with zero copays
• Dental, vision, and prescription generic medication coverage with no copay (if filled at a preferred provider)
• Employer matching 401k Plan available to all employees after meeting eligibility requirements
• Annual free health evaluation and testing
• 24/7 virtual medical access
• Free flu vaccines
• Short term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Relocation benefits for selected positions
• Vacation days, holidays, Sam’s Club membership card, annual school visitation leave, and back to school supplies program for employees’ children

Compensation

Employees may expect annual employee tenure bonuses, annual service wage increases for hourly production employees, job postings for advancement opportunities, periodic performance incentives, and annual performance reviews.

Recognition

We appreciate employee effort with various service award recognition programs, employee birthday gifts, personalized baby blankets for employee newborns, employee luncheons throughout the year, and an annual company picnic.

Training and Advancement

John Soules Foods promotes and encourages training for all employees. Currently, our training programs include new employee orientation, department on-boarding, cross-training, functional training for skilled positions, and leadership training for management and future leaders. There are a variety of opportunities for career advancement for all employees at John Soules Foods.