Food Production Team Member
About The Position
Fresh Mark, Inc. is hiring Food Production Team Members for its ham manufacturing facility in Salem, Ohio. Team members support ham manufacturing and packaging operations by preparing, packaging, labeling, inspecting, and moving products through production. They work together to ensure products meet company standards for food safety, quality, appearance, weight, and customer specifications. No previous food manufacturing experience is required; on-the-job training is provided to qualified candidates. The role is full-time, Monday through Saturday, with available first, second, and third shifts. Overtime may be required based on production needs, and specific shift placement is discussed during the interview. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour for first shift and $16.50 per hour for second and third shifts, including shift differential. Employees may have opportunities to increase earnings through skill development, departmental progression, and advancement. The work takes place in a refrigerated, fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, perform frequent bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive tasks, and regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds. Pre-employment drug testing is required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Requirements
- No previous food manufacturing experience is required; training is provided for qualified candidates.
- Able to work in a refrigerated food manufacturing environment.
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a shift.
- Able to frequently bend, twist, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Able to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
- Reliable attendance and dependability.
- Able to follow company safety, food safety, and quality requirements.
- Pre-employment drug testing is required.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food manufacturing.
- Experience in production operations.
- Packaging experience.
- Machine operation experience.
- Warehouse operations experience.
- General labor experience.
- Assembly line production experience.
Responsibilities
- Package, wrap, seal, and prepare ham products for shipment.
- Inspect products for quality, appearance, weight, and compliance with specifications.
- Weigh and label products accurately.
- Operate or assist with packaging equipment and production machinery.
- Monitor product quality throughout the packaging process.
- Move materials and finished products throughout the department.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, quality, and company safety standards.
- Work efficiently to meet production goals and daily targets.
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Perform general labor duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $400 probationary completion bonus.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Weekly pay.
- Opportunities to bid on higher-paying positions after 90 days.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Medical coverage.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Health reimbursement/savings accounts.
- Health care with low premiums and deductibles.
- Pensions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
