Line Worker

Ziegenfelder Corporation; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Ziegenfelder Company is hiring a Morning Shift Line Worker in Lockhart, TX, working 6am-2pm with a 40-hour week. Starting pay is $16.75 per hour, with benefit options beginning after 60 days. The role focuses on packaging quality frozen novelties and maintaining a safe, efficient production line.

You will perform tasks such as sealing, repackaging, scrap disposal, and keeping the work area clean while adhering to all safety policies. Prior food production experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience in food service or production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place sealed individual units into packaging and ensure proper sealing
• Repackage products that are improperly sealed or coded
• Dispose of scrap products and raw materials appropriately
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Comply with all federal, state, local, and company environmental, health, and safety policies

Skills

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Morning Shift Line Worker (6am-2pm)

Location

Lockhart, TX

Starting Pay

$16.75/hour

Schedule

40 hours per week with set days off

Benefits

Begin on the first day after 60 days of employment

About the Role

As a Morning Shift Line Worker at The Ziegenfelder Company, you’ll play a key role in our production process, ensuring our frozen novelties meet the highest standards of quality and safety. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and are committed to maintaining excellence in every task.

Essential Functions

• Place sealed individual units into packaging and ensure proper sealing
• Repackage products that are improperly sealed or coded
• Dispose of scrap products and raw materials appropriately
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Comply with all federal, state, local, and company environmental, health, and safety policies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
• Prior experience in food service or production preferred

Physical Requirements

• Stand for up to 8 hours per shift
• Regularly move and lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Perform bending, twisting, reaching, and grasping motions
• Work safely around manufacturing equipment with good spatial awareness

Work Conditions

• Exposure to noise levels above 85 decibels (hearing protection provided)

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $16.75/hour
• Schedule: 40 hours per week with set days off
• Benefits: Begin on the first day after 60 days of employment
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee discounts
• Paid holidays

Who We Are

The Ziegenfelder Company is part of the Armstrong Group, a family-owned organization founded in 1946. With over 2,400 employees nationwide, our brands span multiple industries including utilities, protection services, development, and frozen novelties. At Ziegenfelder, we specialize in producing high-quality frozen twin pops under the Budget Saver brand, as well as private label products for major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Dollar General. Our facilities are located in Wheeling, WV; Chino, CA; Denver, CO; and Lockhart, TX. We value integrity, creativity, and innovation, and are committed to positively impacting our workforce and the communities we serve. Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Who We Are

The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions. Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Armstrong Group, a family owned and operated business, now employs over 2,000 people across the nation. The company continues to value strong relationships with its employees and close ties to the communities it serves.