General Production Associate

The Food Production Associate is an entry‑level role responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations. Team members rotate through multiple production positions to ensure efficient workflow, high-quality products, and safe plant operations. This role is essential to meeting production goals while maintaining strict standards for safety, food safety, and quality.

• Inspect products continuously to ensure all quality standards are met
• Remove damaged or defective products, baskets, or materials and properly store or dispose of them
• Perform visual inspections of packaging for accuracy, seal integrity, and code/date compliance
• Stack cartons or trays onto pallets/skids using proper patterns
• Safely operate pallet jacks to move finished goods
• Assist operators, utilities, and other production staff to maintain line efficiency
• Clean and maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and housekeeping standards
• Follow all Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), plant policies, and food safety procedures
• Communicate effectively with teammates and leadership to ensure smooth shift transitions
• Participate in cross‑training to support flexibility across production areas
• Identify and report safety, quality, or productivity issues to support continuous improvement
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet operational needs

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Willingness to rotate tasks and adapt to changing priorities

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8–12 hours per shift)
• Frequent turning, grasping, and reaching
• Occasional lifting of 2–30 pounds