Cheese Production Associate

Ingles Markets, Inc. • Black Mountain, NC

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Ingles Markets is hiring a Cheese Production Associate at its Distribution Center in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The associate oversees cheese cutting, packaging, de-boxing, palletizing, and record-keeping, while maintaining product quality and following applicable local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations. The company will train the right candidate and offers opportunities to learn, grow, and advance. Shifts typically run Monday through Thursday, with a three-day weekend unless business needs require otherwise.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a criminal background check and E-Verify screening.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have excellent attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Must be willing to learn and pay attention to detail.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Interact well with others.
• Must be able to stand extensively and lift 5–50 pounds, frequently exerting and lifting moderate amounts of weight.
• In the cheese production room, facial hair, jewelry, piercings, long fingernails, and artificial nails are not allowed; makeup with a glisten or sparkle effect is prohibited.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cheese cutting, packaging, de-boxing, palletizing, and record-keeping.
• Ensure product quality.
• Follow local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Work with the team to maintain a safe, clean, and productive environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting on day one.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Four-day work week, typically Monday through Thursday.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage after 90 days.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match after 90 days.
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• No-cost counseling through the Employee Assistance Network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED