Food Production Worker

Food Production Worker / Fork Lift Operator – Tree Nut Processing (Peanut-Free Facility)

Location: Sandston, VA
Pay Rate:

• $20/hour – Food Production Worker
• Up to $23/hour – Certified Fork Lift Operator

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Full-Time)
Openings: Multiple positions available

We are hiring motivated Food Production Workers and experienced Fork Lift Operators to join our growing team at a peanut-free facility specializing in premium food processing. This is a great opportunity to work in a clean, safety-focused environment where you will work with tree nuts as part of a professional production and logistics operation.

As a Fork Lift Operator
, you will play a key role in moving materials, supporting production flow, and maintaining compliance in our peanut-free facility
. Team members in production roles will help work with tree nuts through washing, packaging, and quality control processes.

• Wash, process, and package products that work with tree nuts in a regulated food production environment
• Safely operate sit-down forklifts as a Fork Lift Operator to load, unload, and transport materials
• Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the peanut-free facility
• Inspect shipments for accuracy, quality, and damage
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area
• Follow GMPs, food safety standards, and company policies
• Assist with inventory tracking and stock rotation
• Wear required PPE and follow all safety protocols

This role is based in a peanut-free facility
. No peanuts or peanut-based products are permitted on-site. Employees will work with tree nuts such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, and macadamia nuts.

To maintain food safety compliance:

• Work boots must be changed into on-site and left at the facility
• Lockers are provided for personal items
• No cell phones allowed in manufacturing areas (break areas permitted)

• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing preferred
• Sit-down forklift experience required for Fork Lift Operator positions
• Forklift certification required for the $23/hour Fork Lift Operator rate (assistance available for qualified candidates)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Must be comfortable working in a peanut-free facility and able to work with tree nuts daily
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused

• Competitive pay with certification incentives
• Stable weekday schedule
• Clean, one-floor facility
• Strong focus on safety and food compliance
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

If you’re a dependable Fork Lift Operator or Food Production Worker looking for long-term stability in a professional peanut-free facility where you can work with tree nuts in a safe and structured environment, we encourage you to apply today!