Production Worker

United Supermarkets, LLC; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits (health and welfare)

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training & development

Job summary

United Supermarkets, LLC is seeking a Production Associate to operate ovens, monitor cook cycles, load and unload racks, and maintain clean, safe work areas. You will read specs and recipes, set up equipment, and work with your team to meet daily production goals.

This role emphasizes food safety, HACCP documentation, and adherence to SOPs. You will train new team members, communicate with supervisors, and handle physical tasks including lifting up to 70 pounds and working in hot or cold

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Able to work in hot/cold environments and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifies product specifications according to manufacturing orders and recipes.
• Operates ovens and monitors cook cycles, including smoke generator maintenance.
• Loads and unloads racks, pushes product into coolers, and ensures proper cool down.
• Sets up, operates, and tears down equipment with minimal oversight.
• Performs general packing, boxing, and product trimming tasks.
• Operates pallet jacks and hand jacks efficiently.
• Completes HACCP documentation and monitors product temperatures.
• Follows food safety protocols and participates in safety meetings.
• Reports food safety concerns and maintains cleanliness of work areas.
• Inspects ovens and equipment to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Delivers instruction to new team members using SOPs.
• Communicates clearly with peers and supervisors.
• Helps establish routines and training plans aligned with department goals.
• Guides team members to meet production expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Read and follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ovens

Pallet jacks

Job description

Starting pay $15.50

What You Bring to the Table

Production Execution and Equipment Operation

• Verifies product specifications according to manufacturing orders and recipes
• Operates ovens and monitors cook cycles, including smoke generator maintenance
• Loads and unloads racks, pushes product into coolers, and ensures proper cool down
• Sets up, operates, and tears down equipment with minimal oversight
• Performs general packing, boxing, and product trimming tasks
• Operates pallet jacks and hand jacks efficiently

Food Safety and Quality Control

• Completes HACCP documentation and monitors product temperatures
• Follows food safety protocols and participates in safety meetings
• Reports food safety concerns and maintains cleanliness of work areas
• Inspects ovens and equipment to ensure readiness and compliance

Training and Team Coordination

• Delivers instruction to new team members using SOPs
• Communicates clearly with peers and supervisors
• Helps establish routines and training plans aligned with department goals
• Guides team members to meet production expectations

Physical Capability and Adaptability

• Performs repetitive physical tasks including bending, lifting, climbing, standing, squatting, pulling, and pushing
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds and push or pull items weighing up to 100 pounds
• Works in hot and cold environments and adjusts to changing production demands

Work Ethic and Conduct

• Maintains reliable attendance and communicates schedule changes in advance
• Demonstrates attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Responds to supervisory feedback and maintains a professional work environment
• Follows company policies and promotes a focused and respectful atmosphere

Core Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills and ability to read and follow instructions
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work in hot/cold environments and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food production or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with BRC standards and manufacturing operational systems
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience delivering training and guiding team performance
• Ability to contribute to improvements in yield, labor efficiency, and product quality

Why You Will Choose Us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.