Production Operations Associate- 2nd shift

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans is seeking a Production Associate to support high-quality poultry production across the facility. You will perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, handling live poultry or raw chicken products with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and collaborating with teammates to meet daily targets while maintaining quality and food-safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry processing or food manufacturing is preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, wet, and noisy environments.
• Reliability, motivation, and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Sort, weigh, label, and package poultry products using manual and automated equipment.
• Fold liners, seal trays, and prepare products for shipment.
• Palletize trays manually or with automated equipment.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures.
• Support production needs by working in different departments as assigned.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily production goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Learning agility

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Reliability

Job description

Build Your Future with Bell & Evans – Home of the Excellent Chicken

At Bell & Evans, we are 100% committed to raising the bar in poultry production, food safety, and animal welfare. We take pride in producing the Excellent Chicken® while creating meaningful career opportunities for hardworking individuals who want to grow with an industry leader.

Production Associate – Position Summary

Join our team and play an essential role in delivering high-quality poultry products to families across the country. As a Production Associate, you will perform a variety of tasks throughout the poultry processing operation, working with either live poultry or raw chicken products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities may include deboning, cutting, trimming, weighing, packing, labeling, inspecting, palletizing, and moving poultry products while maintaining Bell & Evans' high standards for food safety, quality, and efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Sort, weigh, label, and package poultry products using manual and automated equipment.
• Fold liners, seal trays, and prepare products for shipment.
• Palletize trays manually or with automated equipment.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet company quality standards.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures.
• Support production needs by working in different departments and positions as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve daily production goals.

What We're Looking For

• Previous poultry processing or food manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Dependable, motivated individuals who thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work in various production areas.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and noisy environments.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and working around industrial equipment.

Why Bell & Evans?

At Bell & Evans, you'll become part of a company dedicated to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. We invest in our team members by providing opportunities to learn, grow, and build rewarding careers with a company that is committed to doing things the right way.

If you're dependable, hardworking, and ready to be part of a company that is raising the standard in poultry production, we encourage you to apply today!