Papillion Foods-Production-1st Shift
About The Position
Papillion Foods is hiring for first-shift production positions across multiple departments. Start and end times vary by department. Pay levels range from $21.60 to $23.95 per hour, depending on the position: P1 General Production ($21.60); P2 Skilled General Production and Sanitation ($22.20); P3 Inspection and Operator ($22.75); P4 Machine Operator, Process Checkers, and Forklift Drivers ($23.20); and P5 Shipping Dock and Batching Operators ($23.95). Workers operate production equipment, forklifts, and other specialized equipment; monitor production and product quality; conduct inspections and complete documentation; move materials and products; set up and adjust equipment; and support food safety, sanitation, and efficient production. The work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that includes refrigerated production areas and exposure to raw or processed meat. Employees must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday, and safely lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer visa sponsorship, be at least 18 years old, be willing to work overtime and weekends, and have one year of consistent production or manufacturing experience. Machine operating, forklift, and food quality assurance experience, as well as English communication skills, are preferred.
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends.
- One year of consistent production experience in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and in refrigerated production areas (32–42 degrees) around raw or processed meat.
- Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Machine operating experience.
- Forklift experience.
- Food quality assurance experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Responsibilities
- Operate production equipment, forklifts, and other specialized equipment safely and efficiently, following work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Monitor production processes, equipment performance, and product quality for safety, efficiency, and compliance with quality standards.
- Conduct quality inspections, verify product specifications, complete required documentation, and report quality concerns or production issues to supervision.
- Move, stage, and transport materials, ingredients, finished products, and packaging throughout the facility as assigned.
- Perform equipment setup and adjustments, product changeovers, and basic troubleshooting.
- Comply with food safety, quality, and sanitation programs, including GMPs, HACCP, and company policies.
- Follow safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment, powered industrial equipment, and safe work practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area while supporting continuous improvement and production efficiency.
- Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Food Safety & Quality teams to meet production goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance plan.
- Prescription drug plan.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Flexible spending account.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Pay-for-performance bonuses.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Educational assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
