Food Processor - 1st Shift

Location:

Lakeville, MN

Full-Time | 1st Shift

Are you looking to join a company where quality, safety, and teamwork matter? We are seeking a Food Processor to help support our production team in creating high-quality food products. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-paced, clean, and safety-focused environment.

To perform this role successfully, you must be able to perform the following tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Read and interpret work orders and formulas to determine required materials and quantities

• Weigh and record ingredients for production and inventory tracking

• Use a forklift to dump product into tanks in the correct sequence

• Process products according to company procedures and GMP standards

• Monitor and document equipment time and temperature systems

• Perform required quality checks and document all raw material usage

• Fill bulk packaging or storage containers with accurate weights and labeling

• Sort weighed materials by type or destination

• Load tankers with processed honey and complete shipping paperwork accurately

• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area and complete all sanitation and GMP tasks

• Start up and shut down processing systems (boilers, compressors, etc.)

• Communicate with other departments to ensure quality and efficiency

• Participate in regular quality meetings

• High school diploma or GED

• 6–12 months of production experience (food industry preferred)

• Forklift certification (current or prior)

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and cleanliness

• Basic mechanical aptitude to operate and monitor industrial equipment

• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, and occasionally taste or smell

• Frequent use of hands to handle or feel; reaching, climbing, or balancing

• Ability to lift and move materials as needed throughout the shift

• On-the-job training and mentorship programs
• Tuition reimbursement or education assistance
• Certifications and licensing support (e.g., forklift, safety training)
• Cross-training opportunities in different departments
• Leadership development tracks for internal promotions

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness programs or gym membership discounts
• Paid sick leave or mental health days
• Ergonomically designed workstations

• Competitive wages with regular performance reviews
• Shift differentials or bonuses (e.g., attendance, productivity)
• 401(k) with employer matching or retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee referral bonuses

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Predictable scheduling or flexible shifts
• Optional overtime availability
• Family leave policies (maternity/paternity)

• Employee appreciation events (BBQs, team outings, etc.)
• Recognition programs (employee of the month, service awards)
• Uniforms or PPE provided
• Clean, climate-controlled facility
• Free parking or transportation support