Production Associate - Packaging 2nd shift

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans is seeking reliable, hardworking, and motivated team members to join our Production team. As a Production Associate, you’ll contribute to producing high-quality chicken, potentially working with live poultry or raw products, and performing tasks across processing, deboning, cutting, packing, weighing, labeling, inspecting, and moving products.

Flexibility is valued as production needs may require working in different departments or positions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Poultry production or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willing and able to work in different departments and positions as assigned.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and process poultry products.
• Sort, weigh, and label poultry products using equipment.
• Fold liners and ensure trays are closed properly.
• Operate automated equipment or manually palletize trays.
• Inspect products to meet Bell & Evans quality standards.
• Pack, weigh, label, and move poultry products as needed.
• Follow food safety, quality, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain required production speeds while prioritizing safety and quality.
• Report safety, quality, or product concerns to supervisor.
• Work in different departments as production needs require.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Hardworking

Safety-conscious

Team player

Flexible to work in multiple depts

Follow instructions

Commitment to safety/quality/produ

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!

Build Your Career at Bell & Evans

About the Position

Bell & Evans is looking for reliable, hardworking, and motivated team members to join our Production team.

As a Production Associate, you will play an important role in producing the high-quality chicken our customers expect. Depending on your assigned department, you may work with live poultry or raw chicken products and perform a variety of tasks, including processing, deboning, cutting, packing, weighing, labeling, inspecting, and moving poultry products.

While you may typically be assigned to one department, production and staffing needs may require you to work in different departments or positions. Flexibility and a willingness to learn are important to success in this role.

What You'll Do

• Safely handle and process poultry products.
• Use equipment to sort, weigh, and label poultry products.
• Fold liners and ensure trays are properly and securely closed.
• Operate automated equipment or manually palletize trays.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet Bell & Evans' quality standards.
• Pack, weigh, label, and move poultry products as assigned.
• Follow food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain required production speeds while prioritizing safety and quality.
• Immediately report safety, quality, or product concerns to your supervisor.
• Work in different departments and positions as production needs require.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

What You Bring

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Dependable and committed to consistent attendance.
• 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.
• Flexible and willing to work in different departments and positions.
• Able to follow instructions, policies, and procedures.
• 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.
• Working around industrial equipment.
• Standing and moving for extended periods.
• Performing repetitive movements with your arms, wrists, and hands.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 40 pounds.
• Working with live poultry and/or raw chicken products, depending on assignment.
• Moving between different production areas as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous poultry production or food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work in different departments and positions as assigned.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.

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.