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

Freeze-Dry Foods LLC.; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

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) to assist in producing freeze-dried products. The role involves packaging, material handling, and following GMPs and safety procedures in a fast-paced facility.

Responsibilities include lifting up to 40 pounds, labeling, inspecting materials, and maintaining clean production areas while contributing to quality and safety standards. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must follow GMPs and food-safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Able to read and follow instructions and labels.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, mill, package, and distribute products.
• Follow standardized work procedures and safety practices.
• Complete cleaning and sanitation requirements and pass inspections.
• Maintain cleanliness of production rooms, tools, and equipment.
• Read and follow packaging requirements and labeling instructions.
• Lift and handle raw materials; transport with pallet jack.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Strong work ethic

Tools

Pallet jack operation

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

8 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