Produce Production Associate

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule

Stable 4‑day workweek. Paid training. Real benefits after conversion. Summit Point People Solutions is hiring three Produce Processing Associates to support fresh‑produce fulfillment for Kroger Loyalty Fulfillment Cincinnati in Monroe, Ohio. You'll wash, cut, package, and prep fresh produce in a clean, refrigerated production room (~40°F).

This role starts as a paid evaluation period. Ongoing placement is based on performance and business needs.

$16.25/hour during paid training

$18.25/hour after conversion to ongoing employment

• Shift 01:
  Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Off Mon-Wed | 1 position
• Shift 02:
  Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue | Off Wed-Fri | 1 position
• Shift 03:
  Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Off Sun-Tue | 1 position

Each shift is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 1‑hour unpaid lunch (8 paid hours per day, 32 paid hours per week). Four consecutive days on, three consecutive days off. You select one shift at the application and work that fixed schedule each week.

Hours may vary with daily order volume. Employees may be released early when production is complete.

• Wash, trim, slice, and package produce to spec
• Use knives and processing equipment safely
• Keep workstations food‑safe and sanitary
• Complete production and temperature logs accurately

• 18 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to stand and perform repetitive hand movements for the full shift
• Able to safely lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to work in a ~40°F refrigerated room with wet surfaces and moderate noise
• Willing to safely use knives, slicers, and other processing equipment (training provided)
• Able to follow food safety, sanitation, handwashing, and PPE rules at all times
• Able to read and accurately complete production and temperature logs
• Reliable attendance on the fixed shift you select

• Prior experience in produce processing, food production, or warehouse fulfillment
• Basic knife‑handling skills
• Forklift or pallet‑jack experience

• QSEHRA health reimbursement up to $550/mo, eligible at 30 days
• 401(k) through ADP, eligible at 90 days
• Up to 5 PTO days per year (3 at 90 days, 2 more at 180)
• 2 paid bereavement days
• $500 service anniversary bonus, $500 referral bonus
• Food Handler Permit (required within 30 days) paid by us
• PPE provided

• Apply with a resume or brief work history and answer the four screening questions.
• We review your application within 1-2 business days.
• If we move forward, you'll e‑sign our full application and a standalone FCRA background check and drug screening authorization via Adobe Sign.
• Background check and drug screening (2-3 business days).
• On‑site facility tour and interview at 6266 Hamilton Lebanon Rd, Monroe, OH.
• Offer letter if we're aligned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.25 - $19.25 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Summit Point People Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.