About this role
Benefits Offered Maple Leaf Farms Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, which may include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off • Paid holidays • 401(k) retirement plan • Company-paid or voluntary life insurance • Short-term and/or long-term disability coverage • Employee assistance program • Training and career development opportunities • Opportunities for advancement • Stable, full-time employment • 1st and 3rd shift opportunities Benefits may vary based on employment status, eligibility, location, and company policy.
Key Responsibilities Production Associates may be responsible for:
• Using tools and equipment as directed by management to complete production tasks • Working on assembly lines to support food processing and production flow • Grading and inspecting products for quality • Packing products according to company standards • Preparing food products for packing, freezing, and shipment • Handling, positioning, moving, and organizing materials throughout the production area • Safely using knives, scissors, hand tools, and automatic tools when required • Following all food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures • Wearing required personal protective equipment, including hairnet, beard net, gloves, cut gloves, smocks, aprons, boots, and ear protection • Performing other production duties as assigned by the supervisor when trained or qualified
Qualifications Qualified candidates should be able to:
• Work in a fast-paced food production or manufacturing environment • Stand or sit for long periods of time • Repetitively lift, push, pull, and carry between 10 and 50 pounds • Use both hands to handle tools, materials, and products • Safely work with sharp instruments, including knives and scissors • See details at close range for grading and inspection tasks • Work in hot, cold, wet, or refrigerated environments • Perform repetitive motions throughout the shift • Follow instructions and communicate professionally with team members and supervisors • Work required hours with a set start time and remain until the production process is complete
Preferred Skills • Food production or food processing experience preferred • General labor experience • Assembly line or packaging experience helpful • Strong attention to detail • Ability to follow safety and quality procedures • Physical stamina and reliability • Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity • Active listening and communication skills • Ability to work as part of a team
Work Environment This position is located in a food processing and production facility. Employees may work in areas that are cold, hot, wet, noisy, or fast-paced. Required protective gear may include hairnets, beard nets, gloves, cut gloves, smocks, aprons, boots, and ear protection.
Physical Requirements This role requires physical activity throughout the shift, including:
• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching • Using hands and arms to handle, move, and position materials • Repetitive lifting of 10–50 pounds • Working with production tools and equipment • Performing tasks that require arm, leg, and whole-body movement
Apply Today If you are dependable, safety-focused, and ready to work in a food production environment, apply today for the Production Associate – Food Processing – 1st & 3rd Shift position with Maple Leaf Farms Inc. in Milford, IN.