Food Processing Team Member

Job Overview

We are seeking dependable and hardworking Food Processing Team Members to join our growing food manufacturing team. In this role, you will help produce and package high-quality pork products while following strict food safety, quality, and production standards.

This position is ideal for individuals who are comfortable working in a refrigerated manufacturing environment, enjoy hands-on work, and can perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production setting. Previous experience in food manufacturing, food production, warehouse operations, assembly line work, or general labor is preferred but not required—we provide training for motivated candidates.

Shift: 2nd Shift (Initial training will primarily take place on 1st Shift during weekdays)

Overtime: Employees should expect regular overtime, including weekends, following 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 production line
• Stack finished cases and prepare products for shipping
• Rotate between multiple production workstations as assigned
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, quality, and GMP procedures
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe throughout the shift
• Properly wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow company safety policies, production procedures, and attendance expectations
• Assist with additional production duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, food production, warehouse, assembly line, or general labor experience is an asset but not required
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for up to a 10.5-hour shift
• Ability to work in refrigerated temperatures throughout the shift
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining productivity and quality
• Ability to work full-time, including overtime and weekend shifts as required
• Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team

Work Environment

• Refrigerated food manufacturing facility
• Wet and potentially slippery floors
• Fast-paced production environment with repetitive tasks
• Required PPE includes hearing protection, safety glasses, hard hat, lab coat, protective gloves, and slip-resistant footwear

Why Join Our Team?

• Full-time, steady employment
• Paid training provided
• Opportunities for overtime
• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to build manufacturing and food production experience with a growing company

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.