Production Operator - New Food Manufacturing
About the role
We're looking for dedicated individuals to fill multiple roles at our brand new food manufacturing facility in Forest City, North Carolina. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing a wealth of experience, there's a place for you on our team.
About Wow Bao
At Wow Bao, we believe that life is too short for uninspired food. We transform the Asian Street Food experience from everyday and expected to extraordinary and inventive. Wow Bao is the fastest growing Frozen Asian Snack brand in the United States, growing retail sales over 370% in 2024. Through strategic relationships with retail partners, Wow Bao is now available in over 15,000 grocery stores nationwide.
Wow Bao has a long history of manufacturing restaurant-quality food, beginning in 2003 with the first Wow Bao restaurant location. Today, our omni-channel brand operates several Chicago restaurants, airports, virtual kitchens, and universities. We are poised for continued growth across all verticals, including corporate settings. Wow Bao is the only brand to be recognized three times by Fast Casual magazine as a Top 100 Movers & Shakers, ranked no. 1 in 2019 and 2022 and no. 4 in 2023.
We foster a culture of caring. At Wow Bao, every team member leads from a place of care—whether it's for our guests or employees. We put people first, striving to inspire, motivate, and appreciate one another every day. We live by the golden rule, treating everyone with kindness, empathy, respect, and a healthy dose of humor. We take our work, not ourselves, seriously.
Requirements
- Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the production facility
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time
- Ability to work in various environments, including cold environments for extended periods
- Use of protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection
Benefits
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Voluntary life insurance
- Voluntary disability insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discount Programs with Perkspot and Working Advantage
Pay
Competitive pay rate starting at $17.00 an hour
Schedule
Monday through Thursday operations (no weekends), hiring for first shift (10 hours)