Production Worker I

Lunds & Byerlys; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pay on demand

PTO

Training programs

Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Family assistance

Profit sharing

401(k)

Volunteer programs

Referral bonus

Uniform laundering

Brand champion nomination

Job summary

Lunds & Byerlys Mitchell Road facility in Eden Prairie, MN is hiring a Production Worker I to join a brand-new production line as its first employee. You'll help establish production standards, optimize processes, and test recipes on newly installed equipment to ensure quality, consistency, and scalability.

Our ideal candidate enjoys hands-on problem solving and shaping how a new manufacturing operation runs from day one.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience required.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to operate machinery, multi-task, interpret and follow precise instructions.
• Comply with USDA, FDA, OSHA, AIB and all other regulatory agencies while complying with good manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and packaging for scheduled production.
• Operate processing and packaging equipment.
• Follow recipes and schedules for soups, dressings, and other products.
• Monitor quality and report safety or equipment concerns.
• Complete production records and temperature/lot documentation.
• Pack, label, palletize, and move finished product per SOPs.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area and equipment.
• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily goals.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Create a safe working environment.
• Keep area clean and safe.

Skills

Team player

Innovative

Dependable

Hospitable

Job description

Lund Food Holdings Facility Eden Prairie, 7752 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM

This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new production line as its very first employee! You’ll help establish production standards, optimize processes, and conduct recipe testing on newly installed equipment to ensure quality, consistency, and scalability. Our ideal candidate is someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving, process improvement, and the excitement of shaping how a new manufacturing operation runs from day one.

Lunds & Byerlys Mitchell Road is currently hiring for a self-directed and outgoing Production Worker I to create a sensational shopping experience for our customers! This position works a full-time schedule and earns a competitive wage of $26.00-$34.00/hr.

We operate 24 hours/day and 365 days/year. For this position we are looking for someone with availability around the hours of 6:00am-4:00pm.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

This is a new role at our facility in Eden Prairie. In this opportunity you will have the chance to take part in testing out new manufacturing operations here in the twin cities.

PRODUCTION WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Production Workers are responsible for a wide variety of tasks such as:

• Prepare ingredients, raw materials, packaging supplies, and work areas for scheduled production runs.
• Operate assigned processing and packaging equipment.
• Follow recipes, batch sheets, product specifications, and production schedules for soups, dressings, and other food products.
• Monitor product quality during processing and packaging and promptly report any food safety, quality, or equipment concerns to the supervisor.
• Accurately complete required documentation, including production records, temperature checks, lot information, and other food safety or quality records.
• Pack, label, stack, palletize, and move finished product in accordance with company standards and SOP's
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, including cleaning equipment, utensils, floors, walls, and other surfaces as required.
• Comply with all GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
• Work cooperatively with team members to meet daily production goals and support efficient plant operations.
• Ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.
• Creating a safe work environment.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area.

OUR IDEAL PROCESS HELPER

• Team player - steps in to assist when and where as needed
• Innovative - implements trending and forward-thinking production solutions
• Dependable - comes to work on time and completes tasks in a timely and safe manner
• Hospitable - provides a friendly face, welcoming environment, and is appreciative of coworkers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing experience required
• Food Manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to operate machinery, multi-task, interpret and follow precise instructions
• Comply with USDA, FDA, OSHA, AIB and all other regulatory agencies while complying with good manufacturing practices

BENEFITS & PERKS

In addition to competitive pay and our exceptional culture, we offer the following benefits and perks:

• Full Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Pay on demand
• PTO (paid time off)
• Ongoing trainings, leadership development opportunities, and cross-training opportunities
• 10% employee and family discount
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
• Family assistance fund
• Profit sharing and a 401(k)/pension option
• Community and volunteer programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Free uniform and uniform laundering
• Chance to be nominated as a brand champion!

Compensation Disclaimer

The actual rate of pay offered within the range may depend on several factors such as skills, knowledge, expertise, and experience. Our organization also values internal equity when making job offers. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

ABOUT LUNDS & BYERLYS AND MITCHELL ROAD

If you have a passion for hospitality and creating meaningful, memorable moments for our customers, we would love the opportunity to learn more about you!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR WORLD-CLASS PRODUCTION TEAM?

If you are excited about this opportunity, don't delay.

Lund Food Holdings Facility Eden Prairie, 7752 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States of America