Food Production Associate-TX

Shyft6; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shyft6 in McKinney, TX is hiring Food Manufacturing Associates to join a fast-paced production team. You will prepare, weigh, and label ingredients according to recipes, maintain clean and safe work areas, and record weights and lot numbers accurately. Training provided for pallet jacks and production equipment, with emphasis on safety and quality.

We seek dependable, detail-oriented team players who can follow procedures and work well under pressure to help meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical ability (add/subtract/multiply/divide).
• Written and verbal communication in English.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently in a defined work zone.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, weigh, and label ingredients as per recipes.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Record weights and lot numbers accurately.
• Operate pallet jacks and production equipment after training.
• Follow food safety, GMP, and allergen-control procedures.
• Work efficiently to meet daily production goals.

Skills

Math basics

English proficiency

Time management

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Prioritization

Independent work

Stamina for production

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring – Food Manufacturing Associates!

Join our team and help prepare quality food products in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment. No extensive experience required—we’re looking for dependable people who are ready to learn and work as part of a team.

What You’ll Do:

Prepare, weigh, and label ingredients according to recipes and procedures.

Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.

Accurately record weights and lot numbers.

Operate pallet jacks and production equipment after training.

Follow all food safety, GMP, and allergen‑control procedures.

Work efficiently to meet daily production goals.

What We’re Looking For:

Reliable and hardworking team players.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to work on your feet in a production environment.

Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Written and verbal communication skills. English required.


• Basic time management skills


• Basic organizational skills.


• Basic computer skills


• Ability to multitask.


• Ability to prioritize tasks


• Ability to work independently in specific “work zone”


• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Education and/or Experience

• High school education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.


• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.