Production Associate - 2nd shift

AppleOne Employment Services; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Gallatin, TN seeks a reliable Production Associate for 2nd shift in a food and beverage production environment. You will support packaging lines, operate basic equipment, and maintain GMP, safety and quality documentation.

This hands-on, steady role offers cross-training across functions, teamwork, and a path to build valuable food production experience with supportive leaders who value safety and dependable performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred for the role.
• Able to follow SOPs, GMP, safety and sanitation rules.

Responsibilities

• Support production and packaging line operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Package, label, palletize, document and inspect products for quality.
• Assist with equipment operation, basic troubleshooting and material movement.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow written procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable attendance

Safety mindset

Data-entry skills

Cross-training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Scales

Palletizers

Box erectors

Box-taping equipment

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Production Associate - 2nd shift for a contract/temporary opportunity in Gallatin, TN within a food and beverage production environment. This role supports the safe, efficient production and packaging of food products while helping ensure quality, food safety, GMP, and customer requirements are consistently met. This is a great opportunity for candidates who enjoy hands‑on work, steady production activity, and being part of a team-focused manufacturing environment. The position offers the chance to build valuable food production experience, cross‑train in multiple areas, and work with supportive leaders who value safety, quality, teamwork, and dependable performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across production and packaging lines in roles such as packer, counter, trayer, molder, and related production support functions.
• Package, label, seal, count, palletize, rework, recase, and repackage finished food products as needed.
• Operate or assist with production and packaging equipment, including scales, palletizers, box erectors, and box-taping equipment.
• Perform minor equipment adjustments, basic troubleshooting, and accurate production and quality documentation.
• Move materials using manual and electric pallet jacks while maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow all GMP, food safety, sanitation, quality, safety, and standard operating procedure requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $20 per hour.
• Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
• Shift: 2nd shift.
• Location: Gallatin, TN.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support food production and packaging line operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Package, label, palletize, document, and inspect products to meet quality and customer standards.
• Assist with equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, material movement, and production area cleanliness.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience level preferred based on role expectations.
• Previous food manufacturing, production, warehouse, packaging, logistics, or industrial experience is preferred but not required.
• Reliable attendance record and strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Ability to follow written procedures, SOPs, GMP guidelines, food safety requirements, and sanitation standards.
• Basic computer, tablet, and data-entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast‑paced production setting.
• Willing and able to cross‑train across multiple production and packaging functions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working around food ingredients and allergens, as well as varying hot and cold temperatures.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or schedule changes based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in food and beverage production, packaging, warehouse, logistics, or other industrial production environments.
• Experience using pallet jacks, scales, palletizers, box erectors, or box-taping equipment.
• Familiarity with GMP, food safety, sanitation, quality checks, or production documentation.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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