Processing/Production Worker
Nutrition 101, LLC•Leighton Township, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Nutrition 101 LLC is seeking a Processing Worker to handle materials and follow procedures to de-package and prepare products according to Company standards. This role is crucial for maintaining quality, efficiency, and safety throughout the production process. The company is a niche provider of complex, eco-friendly liquid waste handling & feed solutions, specializing in the recovery and diversion of food waste byproducts to convert them into livestock feeds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Able to follow instructions and pay attention to details.
- Must wear company-approved steel-toe shoes.
- Able to work in hot, noisy, or dusty environments.
- Able to lift 50-75 lbs and perform physical work.
- Willing to work different shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed.
- Follow safety rules and safe work practices.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, kneel, climb stairs, and perform repetitive movements.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to safely operate industrial equipment, including forklifts, yard spotters, and other material handling equipment after successful completion of required training and certification.
- Ability to work around moving machinery and equipment while maintaining awareness of surroundings and following all safety protocols.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for grasping, handling, and operating tools, controls, and computer equipment.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to understand work instructions, safety procedures, production documentation, and team communications.
- Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, and work areas to identify quality, safety, and operational issues.
- Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions, alarms, warning signals, and other workplace communications.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and shift coverage as needed to support business operations.
Responsibilities
- Follow company values and rules.
- Follow all safety, food safety, and workplace procedures.
- Arrive to work on time.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and work guidelines.
- Wear required PPE, including safety shoes.
- Clean containers, equipment, and work areas.
- Unload and handle food waste products (up to 40 lbs).
- Move products to the correct storage area and dispose of packaging waste properly.
- Prepare trailers for customer return.
- Report spills, safety concerns, or other issues to a supervisor.
- Clean and sanitize totes according to procedures.
- Attend required meetings and training.
- No jewelry or visible piercings allowed while working.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages + Safety Performance-Based Bonus Eligibility
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Free Telemedicine for Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health
- $25k Group Life & ADD + Voluntary Life for Self or Dependents
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurances
- 401k with up to 4% Company Match
- Company Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment
- Employee Empowerment Program
- Flexible Working Arrangement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
