Production Associate

What You’ll Get

• $20.25/hour starting pay
• $2,000 retention bonus, paid after successfully completing 90/180/270 days ($500 / $500 / $1,000)
• Consistent Monday–Friday day shift
• Paid on-the-job training
• Annual incentive bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and more
• 401(k) with employer match
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• NYS paid sick leave
• Footwear stipend
• Employee product discounts, recognition, and appreciation events
• Career growth and internal promotion opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Prepare fresh ingredients, recipes, and large production batches
• Operate food manufacturing and automated packaging equipment
• Monitor product quality and follow production procedures
• Follow food safety, GMP, and sanitation requirements
• Use pallet jacks and material-handling equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Support different areas of production as needed and work collaboratively with teammates

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for great people, not perfect résumés. No manufacturing experience is required—we provide paid, hands-on training. Experience in manufacturing, food production, warehouse operations, agriculture, culinary work, or mechanical trades is helpful, but not required.

• Reliable and punctual
• Safety-focused and quality-minded
• A team player who is adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to learn, use machinery and technology, and stay active throughout the shift

Working Conditions

• Standing and walking throughout the shift
• Wet and dry production environments
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Bending, kneeling, and repetitive movement
• Working around food manufacturing equipment
• Occasional outdoor loading and unloading in varying weather conditions

Why GLKS?

At GLKS, you’ll help make premium products under nationally recognized brands while working at a facility where new recipes, flavors, and product ideas are developed and brought to life. Many of our leaders started in production roles, and we believe in helping dependable, motivated employees build long-term careers.