Production - Trim​/Packer

1st and 2nd Shift Production General Labor Opportunities

We are looking to add members to our General Labor Teams in the Production Department – we offer a great benefits package and opportunities to grow and hone your skills!

Dole Fresh Vegetables is a leader in the food production industry and is known for the great care we take with customers and employees alike. We are based in Springfield, Ohio and we produce ready‑to‑eat salads and related products.

• This is a direct hire position with benefits starting day 1 of employment!
• $17.06 – $17.51 per hour paid bi‑weekly
• 10 hour shifts, 4 days per week (Sundays off)
• Saturday shifts are 12‑hour shifts unless stated otherwise by supervisors
• On‑the‑job training opportunities
• Chances to move and grow within the organization
• We encourage and support growth and development of employees, looking to fill positions by promotion and transfer from within the company.

Trimmers are key to bringing raw products in and processing them for sanitation and packaging. They work quickly and accurately and are skilled in attention to detail, helping meet daily production goals.

As a Trimmer you’d receive raw materials from daily deliveries, load them onto the conveyor system, and inspect them for quality or safety issues. Your duties include:

• Learn and perform all functions of the position following company rules and standards
• Trim, load, sort and inspect raw vegetables according to specifications and based on trimming and processing applications
• Conduct visual inspection of raw materials, identifying and reporting any quality or safety issues while working through the trimming, product spreading, and rework functions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Packers play a key part in getting finished products ready for distribution. They work quickly and accurately, ensuring the pace of production is maintained.

As a Packer you’ll take sorted and sanitized raw materials to package final products. Your duties include:

• Learn and perform all functions of the position following company rules and standards
• Remove bags or trays of salad from conveyor and place into boxes
• Check for foreign objects, accurate bag codes and expiration dates
• Conduct visual inspection of raw materials, identifying and reporting any quality or safety issues while working through the packing process, product spreading, and rework functions
• Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., stacking boxes of salad on skids, printing and applying labels, moving from one assigned work area to another)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Good communication skills
• Good time management
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented food processing environment
• Ability to interact well with co‑workers
• Ability to stand for duration of shift (10+ hours) on concrete floor
• Ability to work in a wet and cool environment with an average temperature of 34° F
• Ability to work in a noisy environment with moving machinery (e.g., conveyors and forklifts)
• Ability to work in presence of chemicals (e.g., chlorine and concealed ammonia)
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and carry out repetitive hand movements
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Must be able to work on surfaces and floors that may be wet
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs for up to 3/4 of the workday and 10 lbs overhead as job demands
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance
• Must be willing to work shifts that include weekends and work overtime when needed

Position Type:
Full‑time, Regular – Locations: 600 Benjamin Dr., Springfield, Ohio – Shift: 1st & 2nd, 10‑hour shifts, 4 days per week (Sundays off) – Salary: $17.06–$17.51 per hour – Benefits start day 1