Food Production Associate-1st Shift

E.A. Sween Company•Eden Prairie, MN

13d

About The Position

E.A. Sween is seeking a reliable, quality-focused team member to support food production and packaging. The role rotates through production positions every 30 minutes and follows standard operating procedures while maintaining food safety, product quality, and workplace safety. Production work includes preparing and labeling boxes, verifying product and ingredient labels and date codes, packing products in the designated format, loading trays or cases onto racks or pallets, and completing required paperwork. The position operates Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; overtime may be required on Fridays and as needed to meet customer demands. The work is performed in cool conditions of 35–45 degrees and involves standing, lifting, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, and keeping pace with manufacturing speeds. The role requires lifting up to 30 pounds continuously and standing for 10–12.5 hours per shift, depending on the production schedule. Occasional Saturday work may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous assembly-line experience in a high-speed packaging environment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Basic math skills to count and verify products accurately.
Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Teamwork-oriented mindset and effective communication skills.
Reliable attendance record.
Ability to keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds continuously during a 10–12.5-hour shift, based on the production schedule.
Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet customer demands.
Ability to work in cool conditions (35–45 degrees), stand for 10–12.5 hours per shift, bend, turn, push, pull, reach overhead, and keep pace with manufacturing speeds continuously.
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

Food-related experience.

Responsibilities

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), standard work, company policies, and safety protocols to protect food safety and product integrity.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas and complete mandatory quarterly safety training.
Carry out food safety, quality, and continuous-improvement activities to meet SQF 2000, regulatory, and customer standards.
Report non-compliance to the Pack-off Lead or Support Supervisor.
Contribute to a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Store and transport pallets, racks, and dollies safely.
Rotate through all production positions every 30 minutes.
As a Box Maker, correctly place labels on boxes and fold box flaps for the boxing team.
As a Boxer, verify price and date codes and face and ingredient labels, then place products in boxes or bun trays in the designated format.
As a Racker, load completed trays into metal racks or finish cases onto pallets as required, verify date codes, and submit required paperwork to the Pack-off Lead after each shift.
Operate and maintain production equipment and tools as needed.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and foster a friendly, positive work environment.
Maintain reliable attendance, adapt to schedule changes, and complete other tasks assigned by a Supervisor or Lead.