Production Associate - Material Handler 1st Shift

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans is seeking reliable Tray Pack Associates to join our production team. You will help prepare and move poultry products, support customer orders, and uphold food safety, quality, and production standards in a fast-paced environment.

Training is provided; prior poultry experience is not required. We value dependable, safety-driven team players who can follow procedures, work with supervisors, and contribute to a clean, efficient workplace.

Qualifications

• Dependable and able to come to work consistently.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced production setting.
• Safety-focused with attention to detail.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and move poultry products within the Tray Pack Department.
• Lift and transport large trays weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Carry trays to designated loaders and assist with orders.
• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and report issues.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to meet production goals.

Skills

Dependable

Hardworking

Safety-conscious

Team player

Follow instructions

Lifts 40 lb max

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.