Industrial Food Prep Operator

The Campbell's Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Wellness benefits

Shift differential on PM shift

Job summary

The Campbell's Company in Austin is seeking team members for full-time production roles focused on safe, efficient food production. You will assist with food preparation, follow recipes, and support warehousing tasks to keep the production line running smoothly.

Training emphasizes GMP, HACCP, and food safety while providing competitive benefits. The role requires standing, lifting, and working within tight timelines in a noisy environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide); use calculator
• Stand, reach, bend, and occasionally climb stairs; frequently lift 20–40 lbs and occasionally 50 lbs
• Works well with others and meets production line demands
• Willing to work with minimal supervision and travel throughout the production area

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and follow production instructions
• Perform light assembly and packaging of food items
• Operate pallet jacks and assist with material handling
• Support inventory, receiving, and warehouse operations
• Clean and sanitize production equipment and follow GMPs

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Teamwork

Stamina

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Responsible for continuous/uninterrupted supply of components to the production line used in producing food products in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.

Understand and demonstrates proper handling of components in accordance with USDA, HACCP and plant recipe guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Follow recipes and production instructions.
• Perform light assembly and packaging of food items.
• Operate pallet jacks and assist with material handling.
• Support inventory, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment
• Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations.
• Position requires the ability to bend, stoop, and stand for lengthy periods of time; ability to work under strict production timeframes; ability to perform tasks that may include repetitive motions.
• Required to understand and demonstrate the handling of ingredients in relation to food safety and quality.
• Must insure GMPs and Safety regulations are followed at all times.
• Understand the importance of product rotation and time/temperature guidelines from USDA.
• Responsible for returning unused product to freezer/cooler and ensuring proper identification.
• Report any deviations to product quality, machinery, or standards to appropriate level of supervision.
• Understands and demonstrates changeover and sanitation requirements.
• May operate warehouse machinery (non-forklift) in accordance with established procedures as needed to maintain the warehouse stock.

Requirements

• Understand proper component placement for various products to support line
• Inspects components during manufacturing/change-over process to ensure highest quality level is maintained
• Understands and demonstrates correct use of color-coding system of lugers and trash cans; disposes of sub-standard product in correct method.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate
• Must have basic math skills ( add, subtract, multiply and divide); use calculator
• Stand, reach, bend, and (climb steps/stairs occasionally); frequently lift weights up to 20-40 lbs. and occasionally lift weights up to 50 lbs.
• Works well with others; ability to meet required work/quality demand of production line
• Work with minimum supervision; capable of traveling throughout production area for designated tasks

Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the team member works around moving machinery. The team member is exposed to hot/cold/refrigerated product, loud noise, and wet floors, which may become slippery. Team member must be aware of their surroundings.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $15.30 + $1.50 shift differential for PM Shift

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.