Production Associate

5743 Smithway Street, Suite 103, Commerce, CA 90040, USA

What You'll Do

• Tasks may be routine and repetitive within food production and warehouse departments
• Ensure 100% accurate counting and packing throughout the entire workday; multi-tasking is required
• Strong attention to detail is essential to ensure orders are filled correctly and completely
• Read and correctly interpret production labels in English
• Employees are responsible for accurate packing and must initial labels for packing/counting responsibilities
• 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
• Entry-level role; prior fast-paced food handling experience preferred

What You Bring

• 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

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

Shift &

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 5am-1:30p - Flexibility may occasionally be required to support production needs, operational issues, or special projects.

Base Pay:

• $17.11 USD hourly

• Ability to Read, Write and Speak basic English

• Fast-paced fresh food handling environment is preferred

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