Food Production Operators

Penmac Staffing Services, Inc.; California (MO, FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits available immediately

Temp-to-hire potential

Job summary

Penmac Staffing Services, Inc. is hiring a Production Operator for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity in California, Missouri. This position offers dependable hours, weekly pay, and potential long-term employment with a growing production team.

Multiple shifts are available, with weekday scheduling and overtime opportunities. Requirements include ability to stand/walk 8–10 hours, lift 35+ pounds, and perform repetitive motions. Prior food production experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Stand and walk for 8–10 hours per shift
• Lift 35+ pounds consistently
• Repetitive motions such as lifting, twisting, and using hands

Responsibilities

• Trim and slice food products using knives or scissors
• Package products into consumer-ready containers
• Load and unload vacuum packaging machines
• Follow all safety, quality, and sanitation guidelines
• Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining production standards

Job description

Penmac Staffing is hiring a Production Operator for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity in California, Missouri. This is a great fit for dependable candidates looking for steady hours, weekly pay, and long-term potential with a growing production team. Multiple shifts are available, along with consistent weekday scheduling and overtime opportunities.

Requirements for the Production Operator

• Ability to stand and walk for 8–10 hours per shift
• Ability to lift 35+ pounds consistently
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions such as lifting, twisting, and using hands throughout the shift
• Previous food production or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required

Production Operator Responsibilities

• Trim and slice food products using knives or scissors
• Package products into consumer-ready containers
• Load and unload vacuum packaging machines
• Follow all safety, quality, and sanitation guidelines
• Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining production standards

Production Operator Pay & Schedule

• Day Shift: $18.00/hour | 7:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
• Evening Shift: $19.00/hour | 2:30 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
• Monday–Friday schedule with overtime as needed
• Full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Health benefits available immediately
• Opportunity to be hired on by the client for long-term employment
• Consistent schedule with overtime opportunities

Location: California, MO

Why Penmac?

Penmac Staffing offers affordable health insurance options with no waiting period! Long-term Penmac employees may participate in our 401k retirement savings plan and become participants in our employee stock ownership plan. We provide free, fast, and friendly help finding a job that matches your skills and schedule.

About Penmac Staffing

We have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates over 30 offices in eight states. Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer