Entry Level Production Associate

Job Title:

Production Associate

As a Production Associate, you will play a critical role in supporting the packaging process by stocking and sorting products and packaging supplies, measuring and examining materials to ensure they meet established standards, and inspecting lot numbers and expiration dates before packaging. You will be responsible for placing materials into containers, sealing them, removing damaged materials, transferring materials between work areas, and maintaining clean and sterilized equipment.

You will also provide information to management or quality assurance when problems arise and perform duties safely while reporting any unsafe conditions.

• Stock and sort products and packaging supplies such as film, boxes, lids, bottles, ink, and labels.
• Measure and examine materials and finished products to ensure they meet established standards.
• Inspect lot numbers, expiration dates, and other specifications before packaging.
• Place materials into containers, cartons, and boxes.
• Seal containers or boxes using hands, fasteners, tape, and hand tools.
• Remove damaged or inferior materials or packing supplies.
• Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and tools as specified.
• Provide information or indication of problems to management or quality assurance.
• Report to work regularly and on time.
• Perform duties safely and report unsafe conditions or actions.
• Assist in other duties as needed and directed.

• Warehouse packing experience.
• Attention to detail and problem sensitivity.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to stand, squat, bend, and lift for extended periods of time.
• Experience in cleaning equipment to prevent cross-contamination.

• Skilled in monitoring for quality.
• Knowledge of food production processing.
• Ability to work well with others.

Enjoy the benefits of an attendance bonus where employees can earn a $0.50/hour raise for two weeks with perfect attendance. Take advantage of quarterly bonuses based on company success, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan with a 4% employer match.

The work environment involves regular exposure to noise and airborne particles, including some allergens. Completion of duties within allotted time frames may create a sense of time pressure to meet deadlines. The position operates on a 2nd shift schedule, from 3:45 PM to 2:15 AM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tempe, AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.