Production Associate (Part-Time)

About the role

We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Production Associate to support daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll play a key role in keeping the production line running efficiently by assisting with material staging, assembly, packaging, and preparing products for shipment. Success in this role means staying organized, maintaining a clean workspace, and contributing to consistent production output.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% accurate counting and packing throughout the entire workday; multi-tasking is required
• Read and correctly interpret production labels in English
• Initial labels for packing/counting responsibilities to ensure accuracy
• Follow simple recipes and instructions including prep, cut, chop, slice, assemble, stock, pack, count, sort, and stage products and raw materials
• Work across multiple departments including assembly, prep, ovens, beverage, fulfillment, and pack-out based on business needs
• Maintain production pace to meet team flow and KPI requirements
• Perform tasks such as racking products, deboxing materials, assembling meals, and breaking down containers
• Participate in changeovers, packing, sorting, staging, line work, and basic sanitation duties
• Perform repetitive line work including scooping, portioning, quality checks, and food handling
• Maintain food safety standards in compliance with State, Federal, and company policies
• Support waste management programs including garbage, recycling, and Green Waste separation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation following GMP standards
• Follow safety-first practices including proper equipment use, storage, and safe working conditions
• Work in a chilled environment (50°F or below)
• Support team-based production goals and maintain consistent workflow
• Perform basic math (addition and subtraction) for counting and quality checks
• Good attendance and punctuality are required and monitored under company policy
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English
• Basic math skills (addition and subtraction)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in counting and packing
• Ability to follow instructions and read production labels
• Knowledge of safe food handling and knife use preferred
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) helpful
• Ability to work in a chilled, damp environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs
• Ability to work flexible and varied shifts
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Prior fast-paced food handling experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Work performed in a factory environment with chilled, wet, and damp conditions (PPE provided)
• Prolonged standing and walking required
• Frequent physical activity including bending, lifting, carrying, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching
• Routinely required to lift and carry 40–50 lbs
• Repetitive motion required including scooping, portioning, and food handling
• Must maintain consistent production pace according to company standards
• Work is physically demanding and requires continuous movement throughout the shift

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8am-12pm. Flexibility may occasionally be required to support production needs, operational issues, or special projects.

Pay

Base Pay $17.11 USD hourly