General Production Worker

Color Sorter Operator/Production Worker

Monitors, cleans, and maintains the operation of all the various electronic eyes and sizing system equipment used to separate damaged product and foreign material from good product and maintain APSA grades. Monitors, cleans, and maintains various pieces of equipment used to size, convey and clean shelled peanuts located in shelling and blanching plants and maintains the sanitation of the entire facility as needed.

Pay: $14-$15/hr

Shift: 7am to 3:30pm MUST be comfortable working 14 days straight during peak shelling season

Responsibilities

• Monitor, clean, and maintain the operation of electronic eyes and sizing system equipment.
• Separate damaged products and foreign materials from good products.
• Maintain APSA grades.
• Monitor, clean, and maintain equipment used to size, convey, and clean shelled peanuts in shelling and blanching plants.
• Disassemble and reassemble various items inside the electronic eyes, such as ejectors, lamps, and control boards.
• Complete daily assigned tasks including communication with colleagues regarding equipment operation, changes in flow rates, processing capabilities, readings, safety, maintenance issues, paperwork, sanitation, maintenance, safety assignments, and food safety requirements.

Essential Skills

• Machine operating
• Production
• Manufacturing equipment
• Manufacturing industry
• Sorting
• General production
• Maintenance technician
• Preventive maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Electrical maintenance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Color Sorter Operator I – High School Diploma preferred. Peanut Shelling experience preferred.
• Color Sorter Operator II - High School Diploma preferred. Two years previous experience required.
• Color Sorter Operator III - High School Diploma preferred. Technical college preferred. Three years previous experience required.
• Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility or similar relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Physical dexterity.
• Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochelle, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $22.40/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rochelle, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.