VAS Production Team Member; 1st Shift

At Universal Pure
, we’re dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high‑pressure processing (HPP), value‑added services and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.

Join the Food Manufacturing Industry in a Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse‑type role.

1st Shift - 6am to 2:30pm, Mon‑Fri (Must be open to working overtime and weekends)

• Paid vacation and holidays!
• Health and medical benefits!
• 401(k) with company match!
• A culture of people development and internal career growth.
• A culture of caring, collaboration and respect.

The Production Team Member will follow the direction given by the line lead and shift supervisor. This position will rotate down the line throughout their shift.

• Packing and unpacking product
• Loading and unloading cylinders for the HPP machine
• Stacking and building pallets
• Labeling and code dating product
• Sanitation duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma/GED
• Refrigeration, warehouse, production or manufacturing experience
• Ability to perform basic mental math
• Ability to communicate in English (Speak, read, and write)
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety
• Ability to work in fast‑paced environment
• Ability to effectively work with others and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a cold/wet environment
• Ability to lift 10‑35 lbs repetitively and up to 45 lbs occasionally
• Ability to push/pull up to 250 lbs on rollers occasionally
• Ability to stand for 10‑12 hour shifts.

• This role operates in a cold/wet refrigerated environment (around 34 degrees °F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for 10‑12 hours a day.
• This is largely a static role with standing, however, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required.

Hourly Employees
:
Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA; team members who may come in direct contact must be able to work with these ingredients.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability."