Food Production Worker

Jacksons Food Stores; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Days PTO annually

6 Paid Company Holidays annually

4% 401k company match

Medical benefits plans & Health/Flex

Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance

Store discounts

15% off purchases, fuel discount

Tuition reimbursement program

Scholarship and financial assistance

On Demand Pay & Pay-cards

Employee referral bonus

Performance bonuses up to $1,300/year

Annual merit pay increases

Job summary

Jacksons Food Stores in Caldwell, Idaho, is seeking a Food Plant Operator to turn ingredients into packaged foods for convenience stores and customers. You will follow recipes, operate production equipment, and ensure sanitation and quality. This hands-on role requires teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn new processes.

Shifts are Monday–Friday with occasional weekends and overtime. Experience in food manufacturing or warehouse settings is a plus, but a strong attitude and attention

Qualifications

• Experience in Warehouse or Food Manufacturing is a plus.
• Must be 18 years old and available for overtime when needed.
• Bilingual candidates are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transform raw ingredients into packaged foods for stores and customers.
• Operate equipment and manage production tasks per recipes.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and quality standards.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, and safety policies in daily operations.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors; adapt as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Team player

Data entry skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Overtime availability

GMP knowledge

18+ years old

Bilingual

Job description

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 an hour.

Turn ingredients into products people love! As a Food Plant Operator, you’ll help create, assemble, package, and prepare delicious food items that make their way to convenience stores and customers every day. From following recipes and operating equipment to keeping the plant clean, safe, and running smoothly, you’ll be an important part of the team behind the food.

We’re looking for dependable, detail-minded team players who enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in quality, and are ready to jump in where needed. Food manufacturing or warehouse experience is a plus, but a great attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to doing things the right way matter most.

Shifts: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends. Overtime may be required.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Transform raw food ingredients into delicious, packaged foods for convenience stores and their customers.
• Use various tools and equipment to manage, produce, assemble, and package our products.
• Adhere to high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and quality.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and be able to communicate with team members.
• Follow all written policies, including recipes and standard operating procedures.
• Follow good manufacturing practices (GMPs), work efficiently and accurately, and perform all tasks required in the operations of a food plant.
• Perform other duties and work in other areas as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience in a Warehouse or Food Manufacturing a plus.
• Team players to achieve overall goals.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Initiative-taker with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to perform redundant tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be available to work Overtime upon request.
• Knowledge of GMP's and food manufacturing principles a plus.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Bilingual a plus.

Benefits/Perks

• 15 (120 hours) Days Paid Time Off Annually
• 6 Paid Company Holidays Annually
• 4% Company Match- 401k Retirement Plans
• Medical Benefits Plans & Health/Flex Saving Accounts
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Jacksons & Extra Mile store discounts
• (15% off purchases, $.20 cents off fuel- per gallon)
• Annual $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs
• On Demand Pay & Pay-cards
• Up to a $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Up to $1,300 a year in performance bonuses
• Annual Merit Pay Increases

About Capitol Kitchen

At Capitol Kitchen, we do more than just provide great food. We cultivate a work environment that listens to our team members, nurtures potential, embraces diversity, and values innovative thinking. As a leader in the Food Manufacturing industry, we know that the key to our success is based on the commitment to excellence displayed by our team members.

Working Conditions

This role requires a significant amount of movement to meet production rates. An individual in this role will be working with diverse types of food. They will also operate production equipment upon request. The position will require general physical movements such as frequent walking, standing, lifting (up to 40 Lbs.& occasionally over 40 lbs.), bending, twisting, and reaching. Environmental conditions include cold, wet, allergen, noise, and fume / chemical / odor exposure from raw materials and sanitation chemicals.

Capitol Distributing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will ensure applicants and employees are given equal opportunities in employment and contracting activities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.