Production Associate

About the role

Join our team as a Production Associate and be part of the team that brings quality products to customers every day. In this role, you will support essential production and distribution operations by working with raw and/or cooked packaged products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You may assist with setting up production lines, palletizing, picking, sanitation, box room operations, and handling totes, all while following safety and quality standards. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, take pride in doing things the right way, and want to contribute to a team that values consistency, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Schedule

• 3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday and any required weekends, 8:00 pm – 4:30 am (First Processing); 11:30 pm – 7:45 am (Second Processing)
• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday and any required weekends, 4:30 am – 1:30 pm (First Processing); 7:35 am – until finished (Second Processing)

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works at various stations along the production line processing poultry food products
• Operates machinery and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and standard operating procedures
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to uphold food safety standards
• Collaborates with team members to achieve production targets
• Participates in company and department safety programs

Preferred Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in a distribution warehouse

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• Ability to tolerate exposure to wet and moist floors including metal and plastic grating surfaces
• Ability to stand for an extended period and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs by reaching, bending, and pushing boxes
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection as required
• May work in an environment with varying temperatures between 28°F and 100°F
• May handle product varying in temperatures between 25°F and 50°F
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 dB to 110 dB
• May be exposed to dust, feathers, and all chemicals used in poultry and food processing facilities
• Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors (10 ppm) and chlorine (< 20 ppm)