Processing / Food Production

Ascend Staffing • Jerome, ID

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About The Position

Ascend Staffing is hiring a Processing Helper in Jerome, Idaho, to support food production operations. The role involves preparing and handling ingredients, operating production equipment, packaging finished products, maintaining sanitation and production records, and moving materials throughout the facility. The Processing Helper also works with Quality to support GMP and regulatory compliance, troubleshoots equipment and process issues, and contributes to improvements in efficiency and waste reduction.

The schedule is a swing shift from 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with some Fridays. The position requires standing and working 10-hour shifts and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Able to work in the United States.
• Experience in a manufacturing or process technician role.
• Strong understanding of GMP and safety regulations in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with production equipment and quality control processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly.
• Able to stand and work 10-hour shifts.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Processing Helper experience preferred.
• Technical degree or certification in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily production tasks, including weighing, mixing, feeding, and blending ingredients into machines.
• Package finished products into containers, bags, or boxes and label them according to company standards.
• Clean and sanitize equipment to meet food and drug administration safety standards.
• Transport raw ingredients, packaging materials, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Maintain accurate production, sanitation, and ingredient-tracking records.
• Manage continuous improvement projects to ensure alignment across departments and timely implementation.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment- and process-related issues in a timely manner.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Benefits

• Weekly pay of $26.00 per hour.
• Direct deposit and debit card payment options.
• Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Weekends off.

What This Job Offers

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