Production Associate - Heavy Lifting 1st Shift

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans is seeking a reliable Tray Pack Associate in Fredericksburg, PA to join the Tray Pack team. You will help prepare and move poultry products so customer orders are completed safely, efficiently, and accurately.

Previous poultry experience is preferred but not required; we will provide training. This active production role requires teamwork, safety awareness, and the ability to follow procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be dependable and able to work consistently.
• No prior poultry experience required; training provided.
• Able to perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and move poultry products in the Tray Pack Department.
• Lift and transport trays of product weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Carry trays of product to designated loaders.
• Support the Tray Pack team in completing customer orders.
• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, leads, and other team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Dependable

Hardworking

Safety-conscious

Team player

Job description

Join the company that is 100% committed to moving the bar higher. Your future belongs at the home of the Excellent Chicken — Bell & Evans!

About the Position

Bell & Evans is looking for reliable and hardworking team members to join our Tray Pack team.

As a Tray Pack Associate, you will play an important role in preparing and moving poultry products so customer orders can be completed safely, efficiently, and accurately. You will work as part of a team to maintain Bell & Evans' high standards for food safety, product quality, and production performance.

Previous experience is preferred but not required. We will provide training to help you learn the job and our procedures.

What You'll Do

• Safely handle and move poultry products within the Tray Pack Department.
• Lift and transport large trays of product weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Carry trays of product to designated loaders.
• Support the Tray Pack team in completing customer orders.
• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Monitor products for quality and immediately report any safety or quality concerns.
• Follow instructions, standard operating procedures, and production requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, leads, and other team members.
• Support other areas of the department or Production as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

What You Bring

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Dependable and committed to coming to work consistently.
• Hardworking and willing to learn.
• Safety-conscious and attentive to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to follow instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Willing to perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Committed to meeting safety, quality, and production expectations.

Physical & Work Environment

This is an active production position. You should be comfortable:

• Working in hot, cold, wet, and noisy environments.
• Standing and moving for extended periods.
• Performing repetitive movements with your arms, wrists, and hands.
• Bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying throughout the shift.
• Lifting and carrying trays weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Working around production equipment.
• Maintaining a steady pace in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Previous poultry, food manufacturing, or production experience is preferred but not required.
• No formal education is required.

Why Bell & Evans?

At Bell & Evans, you're more than a team member — you're part of a company committed to quality, safety, teamwork, and doing things the right way.

If you're dependable, ready to work, and looking for an opportunity to grow, we want to hear from you!

Join Bell & Evans and be part of a team that is raising the standard for excellence.