Tamale Makers

The Production Associate supports high-volume food manufacturing operations by packaging, palletizing, labeling, and preparing finished tamale products for shipment. This role works in a fast-paced, cold-temperature production environment and follows strict food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

• Pack tamales into trays, containers, boxes, or other designated packaging according to production requirements.

• Label finished products accurately and clearly based on established specifications.

• Palletize packaged products for storage and shipment, ensuring proper stacking and organization.

• Stack, wrap, and secure pallets to ensure safe and stable transport.

• Inspect packaging for quality, accuracy, and product integrity, identifying and reporting any issues.

• Move finished goods and packaging materials throughout the facility as needed.

• Supply packaging lines with boxes, labels, and other materials to maintain continuous production flow.

• Store finished products according to food safety guidelines and internal company standards.

• Follow PPE, GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and all food safety procedures at all times.

• Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail and consistent product quality.

• Support general production, janitorial, and sanitizing duties as needed to maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Work scheduled 2nd shift hours and be available to work holiday eves as required.

• Ability to stand for long periods and work on your feet for a full shift.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs continuously, 40 lbs frequently, and exert up to 50 lbs occasionally.

• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to work in a cold environment with temperatures around 50°F.

• Ability to follow GMP guidelines, including wearing a smock, hair net, and appropriate PPE, and refraining from jewelry and makeup as required.

• Comfortable working around chicken, beef, and pork products.

• Ability to read and interpret safety and procedure documents in English.

• Demonstrated ability to follow food safety procedures, including PPE, GMP, HACCP, and SSOP requirements.

• Experience working closely with food or in food manufacturing or general production environments.

• Ability to perform basic janitorial, general labor, and sanitizing duties in support of production.

• Spanish language skills are a plus for reading and understanding safety and procedure documents.

• Comfortable working on a 2nd shift schedule (approximately 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m., Monday Friday, with potential slight time adjustments).

• Willingness to work holiday eves as part of the regular schedule.

• Comfortable wearing water-resistant shoes and full GMP-compliant PPE.

• Prior experience in food safety, janitorial duties, or food manufacturing environments is beneficial.

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a well-established food manufacturing operation that values safety, quality, and teamwork. You will work in a structured environment with clear procedures, gain hands‑on experience in food production, and build skills that are highly transferable within the manufacturing industry. The role provides steady hours, consistent work, and the ability to grow your experience in a supportive, production‑focused setting.

This position is based in a food manufacturing facility operating on a 2nd shift schedule, typically from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with work required on holiday eves. The environment is fast‑paced with production lines running continuously and temperatures maintained around 50°F. Team members work around chicken, beef, and pork…