Production Associate – Food Processing – 1st & 3rd Shift

Benefits Offered
Maple Leaf Farms Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid or voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and/or long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Training and career development opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement
• Stable, full-time employment
• 1st and 3rd shift opportunities
  Benefits may vary based on employment status, eligibility, location, and company policy.

Key Responsibilities
Production Associates may be responsible for:

• Using tools and equipment as directed by management to complete production tasks
• Working on assembly lines to support food processing and production flow
• Grading and inspecting products for quality
• Packing products according to company standards
• Preparing food products for packing, freezing, and shipment
• Handling, positioning, moving, and organizing materials throughout the production area
• Safely using knives, scissors, hand tools, and automatic tools when required
• Following all food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures
• Wearing required personal protective equipment, including hairnet, beard net, gloves, cut gloves, smocks, aprons, boots, and ear protection
• Performing other production duties as assigned by the supervisor when trained or qualified

Qualifications
Qualified candidates should be able to:

• Work in a fast-paced food production or manufacturing environment
• Stand or sit for long periods of time
• Repetitively lift, push, pull, and carry between 10 and 50 pounds
• Use both hands to handle tools, materials, and products
• Safely work with sharp instruments, including knives and scissors
• See details at close range for grading and inspection tasks
• Work in hot, cold, wet, or refrigerated environments
• Perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
• Follow instructions and communicate professionally with team members and supervisors
• Work required hours with a set start time and remain until the production process is complete

Preferred Skills

• Food production or food processing experience preferred
• General labor experience
• Assembly line or packaging experience helpful
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow safety and quality procedures
• Physical stamina and reliability
• Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity
• Active listening and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Work Environment
This position is located in a food processing and production facility. Employees may work in areas that are cold, hot, wet, noisy, or fast-paced. Required protective gear may include hairnets, beard nets, gloves, cut gloves, smocks, aprons, boots, and ear protection.

Physical Requirements
This role requires physical activity throughout the shift, including:

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching
• Using hands and arms to handle, move, and position materials
• Repetitive lifting of 10–50 pounds
• Working with production tools and equipment
• Performing tasks that require arm, leg, and whole-body movement

Apply Today
If you are dependable, safety-focused, and ready to work in a food production environment, apply today for the Production Associate – Food Processing – 1st & 3rd Shift position with Maple Leaf Farms Inc. in Milford, IN.