General Laborer / Food Production
Location: Livonia, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour
Job SummaryA & R Packing Co., Inc. is seeking dependable and hardworking General Laborers / Food Production Workers to join our team in Livonia, MI. This position works in a fast-paced food processing and packaging facility and is responsible for assisting with meat packaging, labeling, quality inspection, sanitation, and general production duties.This is a great opportunity for candidates who are reliable, comfortable working in a refrigerated environment, and interested in steady production work. Previous experience is not required; training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Pack and label meat and food products according to company specifications.
- Load and unload products from production lines and workstations.
- Weigh, sort, inspect, and prepare products for packaging.
- Inspect products for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
- Assist with meat processing and general food production duties.
- Operate basic hand tools and production equipment as trained.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and company procedures.
- Complete repetitive production tasks while maintaining speed and accuracy.
- Assist with end-of-shift cleaning and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
- Properly dispose of waste and maintain cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Work cooperatively with supervisors, line leads, and other production employees.
- Perform additional production and general labor duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- No previous experience required – training is provided.
- Previous food production, packaging, warehouse, or manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Must be comfortable working in a cold/refrigerated environment.
- Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain good attendance.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Must follow all food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and PPE requirements.
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Work Environment
- Refrigerated food and meat processing facility.
- Position requires standing and walking for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, packing, and repetitive movements.
- Exposure to raw meat and food products, cleaning and sanitation products, and production machinery.
- Employees must follow all required food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
Benefits
- Access to a wide range of job opportunities
- Competitive pay
- Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
- Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
- Electronic weekly pay
- Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support
- Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.
Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.