Food Production Associate

Fresh Mark is hiring Production Team Members at our Canton, Ohio facility. Join a growing food manufacturing company that values safety, teamwork, reliability, and opportunities for advancement. We offer stable, full-time employment, paid training, and competitive benefits in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits

• Stable, full-time employment
• Biweekly pay
• Paid training
• Overtime opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low premiums and deductibles
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Pay

• Starting pay ranges from $14.50 to $19.00 per hour
• Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• Opportunities to bid on higher-paying positions after 6 months
• Pay rate is based on position, experience, and shift assignment

Typical Schedules

• Monday through Saturday
• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 12:00 AM
• Overtime and weekend work may be required based on production needs

Job Responsibilities

• Produce, package, label, and inspect food products in a manufacturing environment
• Follow all food safety, quality, and company policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production goals
• Follow all safety requirements and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Assist with other production-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Ability to work in a refrigerated manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequently lift, push, pull, and move products weighing 25-35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
• Dependable attendance and ability to work scheduled overtime and weekends as needed
• Commitment to workplace safety and food safety standards
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

We invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business.

Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, employee assistance programs, health reimbursement/savings accounts, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision coverage, pensions and more.

About Fresh Mark, Inc.

At Fresh Mark, people come first. It’s not just a slogan, it is engrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership, and support to grow in your knowledge and career and as a leader yourself.

Owned and made in the USA for more than 100 years, Fresh Mark’s Sugardale brand takes a personal approach to making great tasting high quality meats. For a century, we’ve been dedicated to making the best products, the best way. Made with top quality ingredients and workmanship, Sugardale supplies bacon, ham, hot dogs, sliced lunch meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 billion.

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status.

All applicants applying for positions with Fresh Mark must accept the Employment Application Consent Form to continue their candidacy. Instructions to comply can be found in your application confirmation email.

Fresh Mark is a drug free workplace.

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