Position Summary

Title: Production Line Worker Frozen Foods

As a Production Line Worker, you will help produce, package, and prepare our products for shipment, working safely and following food safety and quality procedures every shift. You will be part of a team that keeps lines running on schedule and product consistent from the first unit to the last.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate or assist with production equipment such as mixers, dividers, depositors, forming and wrapping machines, and packaging lines

• Load raw materials, packaging film, boxes, and labels onto the line as needed/requested.

• Inspect product during production for weight, shape, appearance, seal quality, and label accuracy, and remove or report defects

• Pack, case, and palletize finished product, and stage pallets for the warehouse or shipping

• Clean and sanitize equipment, work areas, and tools at changeover and end of shift following sanitation procedures

• Report equipment problems, safety hazards, and quality concerns to the Line Lead or Supervisor right away

• Rotate between line positions and help other areas when production needs change

• Perform other duties as assigned

Food Safety and Quality Expectations

Every team member is responsible for the safety of the food we make.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), including handwashing, no jewelry (including piercings), hair and beard nets, clean uniforms, and no eating or drinking on the production floor

• Follow allergen control procedures, including preventing cross-contact between products and using the correct line clearance and changeover steps

• Keep raw ingredients, packaging, and finished product protected from contamination and held at the required temperatures

• Follow lot coding and traceability procedures so product can be tracked from ingredient to customer

• Stop the line and notify a supervisor if you see foreign material, a food safety concern, or product that does not meet specification

• Complete food safety and allergen training before starting work and refresher training as required

Qualifications Required

• Able to work the scheduled shift, including overtime and weekends when production requires

• Able to read, follow, and complete simple written instructions and production records

• Basic math skills for counting and tracking products

• Willingness to follow safety, GMP, and allergen rules without shortcuts

• Reliable attendance and a team-first attitude

• Able to work in a fast-paced, repetitive production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in food manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse work

• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, or food safety training

• Experience with pallet jacks or forklifts (training provided; certification required before operating)

• Ability to speak, read, or write in English and another language common on our production floor

A high school diploma or equivalent is [preferred / not required].

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Stand and walk for the full shift, often on concrete floors

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, such as finished products or bags and cases, with team lifts or equipment for heavier items

• Repeat tasks such as bending, reaching, twisting, and handling product

• Work around moving equipment, in noisy areas, and in varying temperatures, including cold or freezer areas

• Work in an environment that contains common food allergens such as wheat, milk, egg, nuts and soy

• Wear required PPE and uniform items, including hair and beard nets, gloves, hearing protection, non-slip footwear, and cold-weather gear where needed

Schedule, Pay, and Benefits

• Pay: $15.50 to start. Pay based on experience can be reviewed.

• Schedule: M-F 7 am to 3:30 or 4 pm. Some overtime as production requires

Staff Mid America is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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