Produce Production Associate

SummitPoint People Solutions; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 22,386 - 26,518; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

QSEHRA health reimbursement up to $550/mo

Job summary

SummitPoint People Solutions is looking for Produce Processing Associates in Monroe, Ohio. This full-time role involves washing, cutting, and packaging fresh produce in a refrigerated environment. You will earn $16.25/hour during an evaluation period, increasing to $18.25/hour upon ongoing employment. Applicants must be 18+, legally authorized to work in the U.S., and able to stand for long periods. Flexible 4-day workweeks with various shift options are available. Benefits include health reimbursement and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to work in a refrigerated environment (~40°F).

Responsibilities

• Wash, trim, slice, and package produce to spec.
• Use knives and processing equipment safely.
• Keep workstations food-safe and sanitary.

Skills

Able to stand and perform repetitive hand movements

Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs

Basic knife-handling skills

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule

About the Role

Stable 4‑day workweek. Paid training. Real benefits after conversion. SummitPoint People Solutions is hiring three Produce Processing Associates to support fresh‑produce fulfillment for Kroger Loyalty Fulfillment Cincinnati in Monroe, Ohio. You'll wash, cut, package, and prep fresh produce in a clean, refrigerated production room (~40°F).

This role starts as a paid evaluation period. Ongoing placement is based on performance and business needs.

Pay

$16.25/hour during paid training

$18.25/hour after conversion to ongoing employment

Schedules (3 openings)

• Shift 01: Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Off Mon-Wed | 1 position
• Shift 02: Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue | Off Wed-Fri | 1 position
• Shift 03: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Off Sun-Tue | 1 position

Each shift is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 1‑hour unpaid lunch (8 paid hours per day, 32 paid hours per week). Four consecutive days on, three consecutive days off. You select one shift at the application and work that fixed schedule each week.

Hours may vary with daily order volume. Employees may be released early when production is complete.

What You'll Do

• Wash, trim, slice, and package produce to spec
• Use knives and processing equipment safely
• Keep workstations food‑safe and sanitary
• Complete production and temperature logs accurately

What We Need

• 18 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to stand and perform repetitive hand movements for the full shift
• Able to safely lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to work in a ~40°F refrigerated room with wet surfaces and moderate noise
• Willing to safely use knives, slicers, and other processing equipment (training provided)
• Able to follow food safety, sanitation, handwashing, and PPE rules at all times
• Able to read and accurately complete production and temperature logs
• Reliable attendance on the fixed shift you select

Preferred (not required)

• Prior experience in produce processing, food production, or warehouse fulfillment
• Basic knife‑handling skills
• Forklift or pallet‑jack experience

Benefits (after tryout, full‑time)

• QSEHRA health reimbursement up to $550/mo, eligible at 30 days
• 401(k) through ADP, eligible at 90 days
• Up to 5 PTO days per year (3 at 90 days, 2 more at 180)
• 2 paid bereavement days
• $500 service anniversary bonus, $500 referral bonus
• Food Handler Permit (required within 30 days) paid by us
• PPE provided

Hiring Process (about one week)

• Apply with a resume or brief work history and answer the four screening questions.
• We review your application within 1-2 business days.
• If we move forward, you'll e‑sign our full application and a standalone FCRA background check and drug screening authorization via Adobe Sign.
• Background check and drug screening (2-3 business days).
• On‑site facility tour and interview at 6266 Hamilton Lebanon Rd, Monroe, OH.
• Offer letter if we're aligned.

Employment Information

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.25 - $19.25 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

SummitPoint People Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.