Food Production Associate – QC, Packing & Efficiency

Thistle Health Inc.; Orchard View (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle Health Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Production Associate to ensure our ready-to-eat meals are plated, packed, and prepared for delivery, with strict attention to quality and presentation.

You will perform plating, packing, and final quality checks, maintain process-control documentation, and collaborate with the production team. A high school diploma and 2+ years in manufacturing are required; weekend and early-morning shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience, preference for food manufacturing.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and early mornings.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment.
• Proficient in completing process control documentation (meal weights, label verification, portion control).
• Food Handlers Certification or state-equivalent within 30 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Plating excellence: plate ready-to-eat meals to presentation standards.
• Accurate packing: pack meals with correct items and protection for delivery.
• Quality control: perform checks to meet rigorous standards.
• Efficiency: meet production schedules with timely preparation and packaging.
• Collaboration: work with production team to maintain a cohesive workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Thistle Health Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Production Associate to ensure our ready-to-eat meals are plated, packed, and prepared for delivery, with strict attention to quality and presentation.

You will perform plating, packing, and final quality checks, maintain process-control documentation, and collaborate with the production team. A high school diploma and 2+ years in manufacturing are required; weekend and early-morning shifts may be required.