Production Associate - 2nd Shift

Join Rich Products in Gallatin, TN as a Production Associate I and be part of an essential team delivering quality food products! This full-time, long-term 2nd-shift position offers a competitive $20.75/hour rate with a steady Monday through Friday schedule (12:00 PM to 9:00 PM), leaving your weekends completely free. You will get to work across dynamic packaging and production lines in a supportive, fast-paced environment with immediate start dates available.

We are looking for reliable, motivated individuals ready to jumpstart or grow their career in production—no direct food manufacturing experience required!

Location:

Gallatin, TN
Pay: $20.75/hour

Employment Type:

Contract - Long-Term

Start Date:

ASAP

No direct food manufacturing experience required. Candidates with backgrounds in production, warehouse, assembly, packaging, fulfillment, logistics, and general labor are encouraged to apply.

Our client, Rich Products, is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented professionals to join their food manufacturing team in Gallatin, TN. Production Associates support the safe, efficient production and packaging of quality food products while maintaining strict adherence to quality, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

This is an excellent long-term opportunity for individuals looking to build a stable career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Candidates must be able to commute daily to the facility located at Gallatin, TN 37066

• Work across production and packaging lines in roles such as packer, counter, trayer, and molder.
• Package, label, seal, count, and palletize finished products.
• Operate or assist with production equipment, scales, palletizers, box erectors, and box-taping machinery.
• Perform minor equipment adjustments and basic troubleshooting.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Perform product rework, recasing, and repackaging when needed.
• Move materials using manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized production areas in accordance with GMP and food safety standards.
• Cross-train across different production functions as needed.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong attendance record and high reliability.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout a 9-hour shift.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working around food ingredients/allergens and in varying temperature conditions.
• Basic computer/tablet and data-entry skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written procedures, SOPs, and safety guidelines.

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, packaging, warehouse, fulfillment, assembly, or industrial environments (Preferred, but NOT required—broad background consideration applies).
• Experience working 2nd shift.
• Familiarity with GMP, food safety, or quality control practices.

Shift: 2nd Shift (12:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Schedule:

Monday through Friday (Full-Time | 5 days/week)

Overtime:
No mandatory overtime expected at this time.

Candidates must be comfortable working in a food production plant environment that involves standing for extended periods, physical exertion, and handling varying temperature conditions.

• Recruiter Screening
• Background Check / Pre-employment verifications
• Client Submission & Onboarding Confirmation

• A strong work ethic, punctuality, and commitment to attendance.
• Safety awareness and willingness to cross-train across various tasks.
• Backgrounds in Production, Warehouse, Packaging, Fulfillment,…