Production Associate

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River Valley Foods is a family‑owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. River Valley Foods distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY. This range is provided by River Valley Foods. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$21.00/hr - $23.00/hr

We’re looking for a reliable, detail‑oriented Production Associate to join our team! In this role, you’ll support daily production, packaging, and material‑handling activities while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:45pm

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience.

• Follow all company SOPs, GMPs, HACCP, and OSHA safety standards.
• Operate production and packaging equipment, scales, forklifts, and hand jacks (training provided).
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Inspect containers, labels, and date codes for accuracy and consistency.
• Set up, adjust, and clean equipment according to SOPs and food safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit‑ready work areas.
• Report equipment, process, or quality issues to the supervisor or lead.
• Support training, sanitation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Fast‑paced, team‑oriented food production setting.
• Temperature and humidity may vary based on product and process.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and handling raw food ingredients.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing or packaging preferred (training provided).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable, organized, and adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic math, computer, and measurement abilities.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.

Team members who demonstrate strong performance, skill growth, and reliability may advance into a Production Lead role.

If you’re committed to safety, quality, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our growing production team.

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Health, prescription, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Supplemental insurances
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistant program
• Employee purchase program

River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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