3rd Shift Spice/Prep I

litehouseinccareers; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + 401(k) Matching

Dental, Health, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off + Additional PersonalDay

Biweekly pay

8 Paid Holidays

Paid sick time after 6 months

Shift Differentials

Career advancement opportunities and -

Job summary

Litehouse is hiring a Spice Prep I to support our production team in Lowell, MI. In this hands-on role, you will accurately prepare ingredients and assist the production process, working with both dry and wet ingredients to help maintain quality and efficiency.

We emphasize safety, teamwork, and reliability. The position offers growth opportunities within a 100% employee-owned company with comprehensive benefits and shift differentials for evening and overnight hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing or food production preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, PPE and food safety practices.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and prepare ingredients with accuracy following recipes and schedules.
• Track ingredients using FEFO practices.
• Coordinate with shift coordinators to meet daily production goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary workspace and follow protocols.
• Perform in-process quality checks and document findings for compliance.
• Report equipment or quality issues to supervision promptly.
• Be flexible for overtime and weekend scheduling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

FEFO tracking

Job description

Join Litehouse as a Spice Prep I!

• Location: Lowell
• Shift: 11pm-7:30am
• Starting Pay: $18.44/hr
• Additional Pay: 2nd shift $1.50/hr, 3rd/D/C Shift $3/hr

Are you detail-oriented, safety-focused, and ready to spice up your career? Would you like to work for a 100% employee-owned food manufacturing company with an outstanding reputation as both a community leader and a great place to work?

Litehouse is looking for a Spice Prep I to join our production team! In this hands-on role, you’ll help bring delicious products to life by accurately preparing ingredients and supporting our production process. Whether you’re working with dry or wet ingredients, your precision and teamwork will help us meet quality standards and keep our operations running smoothly.

Litehouse started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family 60 years ago. Since that time, we have become the leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese, manufacturing these delicious products at our four U.S. facilities based in Michigan, Utah, Virginia, and Idaho. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits. We keep a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Great People Deserve Great Benefits!

• 401(k) + 401(k) Matching
• Dental, Health, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off + Additional Personal Day
• Biweekly pay
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid sick time after 6 months
• Shift Differentials
• Career advancement opportunities and recognition programs

What You’ll Do

• Weigh and prepare ingredients with accuracy, following recipes and production schedules
• Track and handle ingredients using FEFO (First Expired, First Out) practices
• Partner with shift coordinators to align on daily production goals
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to all safety and sanitation protocols
• Complete in-process quality checks and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance
• Communicate equipment or quality issues to supervisors promptly
• Be flexible with scheduling-overtime and weekend availability may be required

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing or food production, especially with ingredient prep
• A strong understanding of food safety practices (GMP, PPE, etc.)
• Dependability, attention to detail, and a willingness to work as part of a team

At Litehouse, we don’t just make great products - we build great teams. If you’re looking to grow with a company that values quality, integrity, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

We do not offer sponsorship

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.