Production Operator
Job in
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 31601, USA
Listed on 2026-01-13
Listing for:
Sunset Farm Foods Inc.
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Packaging Engineer, Food Production, Operations Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Production Operator
Company: Sunset Farm Foods Inc.
Location: Valdosta, GA, US
Employment Type: Full‑Time / Non‑Union Operations
Salary Range: $12.50 - $14.00 hourly
Sunset Farm Foods provides great career opportunities for Production Operators. The role involves rotating through various positions within the plant—Grinding, Processing, Packing, Cook Room, Smokehouse, and Shipping—on day or night shift based on needs. Operators learn and operate equipment, meet safety and quality standards, and perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities- Rotate through various production positions (Grinding, Processing, Packing, Cook Room, Smokehouse, Shipping).
- Operate production equipment and maintain safe operating procedures.
- Adhere to quality and safety standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Meet standards within two weeks of hire and sustain performance.
- Work up to 40 hours weekly with possible overtime of up to two hours daily.
- High School education or GED preferred.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Willingness to move between all jobs via rotation.
- Basic computer knowledge and willingness to learn new applications.
- Good record‑keeping skills.
- Previous food industry experience preferred.
- Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret procedure sheets, labels, and training materials.
- Alignment with Sunset Farm Foods values, philosophy, and mission.
- Grinding Material Handler – prepares products for processing.
- Stuffer – sets correct sausage length and inspects for defects.
- Hanger – inspects defects and moves product from stuffing line to trees/rolling racks.
- Cook Room Material Handler – cooks products and oversees quality.
- Smokehouse Operator – dyes and smokes products.
- Packer – places product into plastic pockets, inspects for defects.
- Stacker – labels and stacks products on pallet.
- Takedown – inspects for defects, verifies for packaging.
- Shipping Material Handler – loads/unloads trucks, fulfills customer orders.
- 1st Shift – Grinding: 6:15 am – 3:30 pm, $13.00
- 1st Shift – Processing (Hanger or Stuffer): 7:15 am – 3:30 pm, $12.50
- 1st Shift – Smokehouse: 6:00 am – 3:30 pm, $14.00
- 1st Shift – Packing (Takedown or Packer): 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, $12.50
- 1st Shift – Cook Room: 6:30 am – 4:00 pm, $13.00
- 1st Shift – Shipping: 6:30 am – 4:00 pm, $14.00
- 2nd Shift – Processing (Hanger or Stuffer): 4:00 pm – 12:30 am
- 2nd Shift – Packing (Takedown or Packer): 4:00 pm – 12:30 am
- 2nd Shift (Salary): $13.50
- Work in a cold environment (45°F / 4°C) on concrete floors.
- Exposure to moderate noise levels.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, balance, and reach with arms.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans.
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