Boxers- 1st shift

Hayden Valley Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

7 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Referral bonus up to $750

Bi-weekly pay

Employee recognition programs

Cross-training and career growth

Job summary

Hayden Valley Foods is hiring 1st Shift Boxers to join the production team in a fast-paced environment. The role involves packaging, labeling, and preparing finished products to meet customer and company requirements.

Responsibilities include inspecting products, documenting production details, and adhering to GMP and food safety standards. Overtime and cross-training may be required to support daily goals and department needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to identify products, packaging materials, and labels.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team.

Responsibilities

• Package finished products according to established specifications.
• Inspect packaging for quality, accuracy, and defects before boxing.
• Follow GMP, sanitation, and food safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Complete production documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Dependable attendance

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hayden Valley Foods has an immediate opening for 1st Shift Boxers to join our production team.

Since 1967, Hayden Valley Foods has built a strong reputation for quality nut and snack products, dependable service, and consistent results. We are looking for reliable, motivated team members who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a fast-paced production environment.

What This Job Is Really Like

At Hayden Valley Foods, teamwork matters. Our production teams work together to meet daily production goals while maintaining high standards for quality, food safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

As a Boxer, you will play an important role in making sure finished products are properly inspected, packaged, labeled, and prepared according to customer and company requirements.

If you are dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a production environment, and motivated by meeting daily goals, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Boxer is responsible for packaging finished products safely and accurately while supporting assigned production goals. This position works closely with Machine Operators, Production Leads, Quality Control, and other production team members to ensure products meet company quality, food safety, packaging, and labeling requirements.

Employees must follow all applicable company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation procedures, and food safety requirements.

Package finished products according to established specifications and production requirements.

Inspect products and packaging for quality, accuracy, and potential defects before boxing.

Verify that the correct product, packaging materials, labels, lot information, and quantities are being used.

Properly assemble, fill, seal, label, and prepare boxes for the next stage of production or distribution.

Use scales, tape guns, and other basic production and packaging equipment as required.

Monitor products for potential contamination, foreign material, packaging defects, or other food safety concerns.

Immediately report quality, food safety, equipment, or production concerns to the appropriate supervisor or Quality Control team member.

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area throughout the shift.

Follow all applicable GMP, SSOP, HACCP, SQF, allergen-control, sanitation, and other food safety requirements.

Follow established safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work cooperatively with Machine Operators, Boxers, Production Leads, Quality Control, and other team members to meet daily production goals.

Complete required production documentation accurately and timely.

Assist with product changeovers, line cleanup, sanitation, and other production activities as assigned.

Perform other production-related duties as needed.

Department Flexibility

Employees must be willing and able to work in multiple production areas based on business and production needs. Assignments may include:

SUR | Hand Pack | Mixing | Roasting | Polishing | Finn Coating | Enrobing | Other Production Areas

Cross-training may be provided based on department needs.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written work instructions.

Ability to accurately identify products, packaging materials, and labels.

Ability to work effectively as part of a production team.

Ability to maintain attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks.

Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Ability to work required overtime when necessary.

Preferred:

Previous food manufacturing experience.

Previous production, packaging, or warehouse experience.

Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.

The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move approximately 15–50 pounds. Lifting over 50 pounds may occasionally be required, with assistance or appropriate material-handling equipment when necessary.

The employee must also be able to perform repetitive packaging and production tasks throughout the scheduled shift.

This position is performed in a food manufacturing environment. Employees may be exposed to varying temperatures, noise, moving equipment, food ingredients, dust, and allergens, including tree nuts and peanuts.

Employees are required to follow all company safety, sanitation, food safety, PPE, and GMP requirements while working in production areas.

Schedule

5:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Monday–Friday

6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday–Friday

Overtime may be required based on production needs.

Actual shift assignment may vary depending on the department and operational needs.

Compensation

Starting Pay: $16.00 per hour

Pay may range up to $18.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, department assignment, and other applicable factors.

Hayden Valley Foods offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that may include:

Medical and other benefit options

Company-provided life insurance

7 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee referral bonus of up to $750

Bi-weekly pay

Employee recognition programs

Opportunities for cross-training and career growth

Come for the job. Build a career with Hayden Valley Foods.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements, including a criminal background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Hayden Valley Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, leave, discipline, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Hayden Valley Foods prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace.

Other Duties

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the position. Duties, responsibilities, schedules, and assignments may change at any time based on business and operational needs.

Hayden Valley Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.