1st Shift Production Associate - Prep

DIVERSIFIED FOODS & SEASONINGS; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Holidays & Time Off

Flexible shifts

Recognition

Job summary

Diversified Foods and Seasonings is seeking a 1st Shift Production Associate to prep ham fat in Madisonville, LA. You’ll help ensure ingredients meet recipe specs, inspect materials, and record production data in a fast-paced setting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package: 401(k), medical/dental/vision, disability and life insurance, paid holidays and time off, flexible shifts, and birthday/anniversary recognition. Overtime and occasional weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills.
• Able to stay active on your feet for up to 10 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and move in a fast-paced setting.
• Willing to work overtime and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ingredients are prepared according to recipe specifications or batch requirements.
• Inspect raw materials for quality, freshness, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Accurately observe, record, label, and report production data.
• Stay updated on product details, packaging materials, and palletization requirements.
• Maintain clear, effective communication with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ensure the workspace meets GMP, HACCP, and SSOP standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to contribute to smooth, efficient production.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Job description

Description

1st Shift Production Associate Prep Ham Fat - Join the DFS Family!

Location: Madisonville, LA

Why Join Us?

At Diversified Foods and Seasonings (a division of Al Copeland Investments), we produce millions of pounds of top-quality, kettle-cooked side dishes and gravies annually, serving restaurants across the U.S. and globally. We are proud of our product and our team, and we’re looking for a dedicated Production Associate to join us in Madisonville, LA!

We offer a supportive environment and an excellent benefits package, including:

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Flexible shifts
• Birthday and Anniversary Recognition

What You’ll

As a Production Associate, you’ll be a key part of our production team, ensuring food safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Ensure ingredients are prepared according to recipe specifications or batch requirements.
• Inspect raw materials for quality, freshness, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Accurately observe, record, label, and report production data.
• Stay updated on product details, packaging materials, and palletization requirements.
• Maintain clear, effective communication with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ensure that the workspace is always clean and meets GMP, HACCP, and SSOP standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to contribute to smooth, efficient production.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Basic math and reading skills.
• The ability to stay active on your feet for up to 10 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and move comfortably with bending, stooping, and kneeling in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends.