Food Production/Packaging Associate

Role Overview The Food Production/Packaging Associate handles the daily physical operations required to produce and distribute artisanal cured meats. This position involves working on an active production line, managing inventory within cold storage, and preparing orders for shipment. The work environment is consistently refrigerated (35°F–45°F) to ensure product safety and quality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Production Line Support: Assist in general machine operation by loading materials and organizing products as they move through the processing phase.

• Packaging & Labeling: Operate vacuum-sealing equipment and heat-shrink machinery. Ensure all finished goods are weighed, labeled accurately, and packed into correct containers for retail or wholesale distribution.

• Material Handling: Move heavy racks, carts, and pallets of product between production areas, curing rooms, and the loading dock using pallet jacks.

• Order Fulfillment: Pick and box specific items for daily deliveries, ensuring accuracy for high-end wholesale clients and retail customers.

• Facility Sanitation: Maintain a sterile work environment by performing daily wash-downs of machinery, crates, and floors according to USDA food safety regulations.

Position Requirements

• Environmental Adaptability: Capacity to work an entire shift in a cold, refrigerated warehouse setting.

• Physical Capability: Ability to stand for the duration of a shift and lift or move items weighing up to 60 lbs on a frequent basis.

• Attention to Detail: Precision in labeling and weighing products to meet quality control standards.

• Consistency: A reliable approach to repetitive tasks and a commitment to punctuality to meet production deadlines.

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday through Friday.

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience.

salary: $22 - $24 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 1 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Production Support: Assist on the production line by feeding raw materials into machinery and hanging or organizing products as they are processed.

• Packaging: Operate vacuum sealers and heat-shrink machinery. Accurately label, weigh, and pack finished goods into retail or wholesale containers.

• Warehouse & Loading: Move heavy product racks and pallets between production, curing rooms, and the loading dock using pallet jacks.

• Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and box orders for delivery to chefs and retail partners.

• Sanitation: Perform daily "wash-down" of the facility, including cleaning machinery, floors, and crates to maintain strict USDA food safety standards.

Requirements

• Environment: Ability to work a full shift in a refrigerated environment (approx. 35°F–45°F).

• Physical: Must be able to stand for long periods and lift/carry up to 60 lbs repeatedly.

• Pace: Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks quickly and accurately.

• Reliability: Good work ethic and punctuality are essential for production schedule.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Distribution
• Motivating
• Time Management
• attendance
• Motivated
• Food Production
• English
• Spanish

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.