AI summary
Temporary full-time Food Processing Team Member role supporting a growing food manufacturing operation, focused on producing and packaging pork products to strict safety and quality standards. You’ll rotate across fast-paced production and packing tasks in a refrigerated facility, with training on 1st shift before moving to 2nd shift. Standout perk: significant overtime available (including weekends) after training.
Key skills
Food manufacturing/processingAssembly line packingFood safety and sanitation proceduresQuality standards complianceUse of personal protective equipment (PPE)Manual handling (lifting up to 50 lbs)Working in refrigerated environmentsFollowing written and verbal instructions
Salary not listed — comparable US food production/processing team member roles in Ohio typically pay around $14–$20 per hour depending on shift and overtime availability.
You'll thrive here if you’re dependable, comfortable with repetitive fast-paced work in cold conditions, and willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Why apply
- Significant overtime after training
- Growing food manufacturing operation
- Training provided on 1st shift
Job Overview
We are seeking reliable and hardworking Food Processing Team Members to join a growing food manufacturing operation. This position plays a key role in the production and packaging of pork products while maintaining strict quality, food safety, and production standards.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a refrigerated environment, can perform repetitive production tasks, and is willing to work overtime and weekend schedules as needed. Previous manufacturing, food production, warehouse, or assembly line experience is preferred but not required.
Shift: 2nd Shift (Training will primarily take place during the week on 1st Shift)
Overtime: Employees should expect significant overtime, including weekends, after the training period.
Responsibilities
Arrange bacon and pork products according to production specifications
Press and prepare pork bellies for processing
Hand-pack products on a fast-paced assembly line
Stack finished cases and prepare products for shipment
Rotate through various production workstations as assigned
Follow all food safety, quality, and sanitation procedures
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Wear and properly use all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Adhere to company safety policies and production standards
Assist with other production duties as needed
Qualifications
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout a 10.5-hour shift
Ability to work in refrigerated temperatures for the duration of the shift
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to work full-time, overtime, and weekends as required
Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Work Environment
Refrigerated food manufacturing facility
Wet and potentially slippery floors
Fast-paced production setting
Required PPE includes hearing protection, eye protection, hard hat, lab coat, slip-resistant footwear, and protective gloves
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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