Production Team Member - 3rd Shift, 10pm-6:30am

Thrive Foods; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Thrive Freeze Dry in Oak Creek, WI is hiring a Production Team Member for the 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM). The role involves assisting in production, packaging, and distribution of freeze‑dried products, with a focus on food safety and quality.

Starting pay is $21.25–$21.85 per hour, with full‑time, Sunday–Thursday schedule. Responsibilities include lifting up to 40 pounds, following GMP and sanitation procedures, and working in a team to ensure high quality products and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Experience in food manufacturing or production is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, mill, package, and distribute products.
• Follow standardized work procedures and safety practices.
• Complete cleaning requirements and pass sanitation inspections.
• Maintain cleanliness of production rooms, tools, and equipment.
• Read and follow instructions, labels, and packaging requirements precisely.

Job description

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Production Team Member - 3rd Shift, 10pm-6:30am

Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Oak Creek, WI, Oak Creek, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3342

Salary Range: $21.25 To $21.85 Hourly

Production Team Member (3rd Shift)

Join a Growing Industry Leader

Grow your career with Thrive Freeze Dry as we continue expanding our operations and work toward becoming the world's largest freeze-dry manufacturer.

Conveniently located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, we are hiring immediately for a full-time Production Team Member position.

• Position: Production Team Member
• Shift: 3rd Shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM)
• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday
• Starting Pay: $21.25 - $21.85 per hour
• Reports To: Probiotic Production Supervisor

About Thrive Freeze Dry

Thrive Freeze Dry is a leader in the freeze-dried food industry and the largest freeze-dried food provider in the United States. We are driving innovation in healthy snacking, clean-label ingredients, probiotics, human food products, and pet food. As a result, we serve a distinguished customer base that includes food service companies, natural food retailers, and nationally recognized brands.

As our company grows, so does our vision. We are a team-oriented organization committed to safety, food quality, and continuous improvement. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Lead with Integrity
• Treat People Well
• Do What Matters Most
• Win Together
• Learn & Grow

Job Summary

The Production Team Member plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality products to our customers. The ideal candidate is committed to food safety and quality, embraces continuous improvement, and is ready to contribute as part of a hardworking team.

In this role, you will assist in the production of freeze‑dried consumable products. Responsibilities include preparing products for packaging and distribution, which requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting materials. A strong understanding of food safety practices and the ability to follow instructions are essential.

This position is cross‑trained across multiple stages of production, including freeze‑drying, processing, sorting, and packaging.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, mill, package, and distribute products.
• Follow standardized work procedures and safe work practices to maximize efficiency and workplace safety.
• Complete all cleaning requirements and successfully pass sanitation inspections conducted by Quality Assurance and third‑party auditors.
• Maintain cleanliness of production rooms, tools, and equipment.
• Read and follow instructions, labels, and packaging requirements accurately.
• Apply labels and tags to products and packages.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Lift and handle raw materials during production processes.
• Transport raw and finished materials using a pallet jack.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is performed in a food manufacturing environment with frequent temperature variations. Candidates must be able to:

• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Work safely in a production setting.
• Maintain sufficient visual and hearing abilities to ensure workplace safety.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), which is provided by Thrive Freeze Dry.

Food Safety Requirements

• Place a high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and following Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for maintaining food safety and sanitation standards by reporting any incidents, concerns, or improvement opportunities to leadership.
• In the absence of a Lead, assist in ensuring all food safety, quality objectives, and SQF system requirements are met.

Product Safety and Quality Responsibilities

• Follow all food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Report food safety or quality incidents, observations, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Adhere to Product Safety and Quality standards at all times.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) related to food‑contact packaging.
• Support compliance with Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety, product defense, and quality standards, including all SQF system requirements.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you today and in the future.

• Medical Insurance (UMR / United Healthcare Network)
• Dental Insurance (Sun Life)
• Vision Insurance (VSP)

Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Retirement

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions up to 4% of annual salary