Food Production Worker

Ian's Pizza; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Retirement plan with match

Flexible scheduling

Free shift meals

Referral bonus

Job summary

Ian's Pizza in Milwaukee is hiring Food Production Workers for our new frozen pizza manufacturing facility. Expect to prepare ingredients, assemble pizzas, package and label finished products, and keep the work area clean and safe in a high-volume operation.

We offer part-time and full-time options with shifts Mon-Fri, roughly 8am-7pm, and pay $16-$18/hour depending on experience. Experience in food production is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work in a fast-moving production environment.
• Able to handle common food allergens safely.
• Follow safety procedures and food quality standards.
• Work reliably as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and weighing ingredients for production batches.
• Making and portioning dough, sauces, meats, cheese, and other pizza ingredients.
• Assembling pizzas on a semi-automated production line.
• Operating ovens and other kitchen/production equipment.
• Packaging, labeling, and preparing finished pizzas for freezing and distribution.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organized production spaces.
• Working as part of a team to keep production moving efficiently.

Skills

Dependable

Willing to learn

Teamwork

Stand and walk

Safety procedures

Lift 50 lbs

Work authorization

Food safety

Tools

Ovens

Commercial kitchen tools

Job description

Food Production Worker - $16-$18/hour - Milwaukee, WI

Help us make the pizza that feeds Wisconsin! Ian's Pizza is hiring Food Production Workers for our new frozen pizza manufacturing facility in Milwaukee, WI. You'll work behind the scenes preparing ingredients, assembling pizzas, packaging finished products, and helping us maintain a clean, safe, high-quality food production operation.

What You’ll Do

Our production team makes frozen pizzas for distribution throughout Wisconsin, as well as pizzas for our Milwaukee storefront. Depending on the day, your work may include:

• Preparing and weighing ingredients for production batches
• Making and portioning dough, sauces, meats, cheese, and other pizza ingredients
• Assembling pizzas on a semi-automated production line
• Operating commercial ovens and other kitchen or production equipment
• Packaging, labeling, and preparing finished pizzas for freezing and distributionFollowing food safety, sanitation, quality, and production procedures
• Keeping work areas, equipment, and production spaces clean and organized
• Working as part of a team to keep production moving efficiently

This is a high-volume food manufacturing and production kitchen, so you'll spend a lot of time on your feet and may perform repetitive tasks such as weighing ingredients, topping pizzas, assembling products, and packaging food. Our team will train you on our processes and equipment, and support you along the way!

What We’re Looking For

You don't need previous food manufacturing experience to apply. We're looking for people who are dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable working as part of a fast-moving production team.

You’ll need to be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Work around and handle common food allergens, including gluten, dairy, and eggs
• Safely use ovens, knives, kitchen tools, and commercial food production equipment
• Work in areas with varying temperatures
• Communicate and work effectively in a loud, busy environment
• Follow detailed instructions, safety procedures, and food quality standards
• Work reliably as part of a team
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be authorized to work in the U.S.

Experience in food production, food manufacturing, bakery production, catering, commercial kitchens, pizza making, or assembly-line production is a plus, but it's not required.

Schedule

Our Milwaukee production facility operates Monday-Friday, approximately 8am-7pm.

Current anticipated shifts include: 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, and 10am-7pm.

We're looking for candidates with flexible availability who can work within our production hours. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available.

Pay and Benefits

• $16-$18/hour, depending on experience
• Health and dental insurance/stipend and PTO for eligible full-time employees
• Retirement plan with up to a 3% company match
• Flexible scheduling
• Free shift meals
• $250 employee referral bonus
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow with the company

At Ian's, we care about how we work together. Our team is guided by the Big Five: Dependability, Awareness, Connection, Generosity, and Effort.

Location: 2055 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53207