Production Team Member

Production Team Member

Join a Growing Industry Leader

Grow your career with Thrive Freeze Dry as we continue expanding our operations and work toward becoming the world's largest freeze-dry manufacturer.

Conveniently located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, we are hiring immediately for a full-time Production Team Member position.

Position Details

• Position: Production Team Member
• Location: Ryan Road & I-94, Oak Creek, WI
• Starting Pay: $21.25 - $21.85 per hour
• Shift: 2nd shift (Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10:30pm) and 3rd shift (Monday - Thursday, 6pm - 6am)
• Reports To: Production Supervisor

About Thrive Freeze Dry

Thrive Freeze Dry is a leader in the freeze-dried food industry and the largest freeze-dried food provider in the United States. We are driving innovation in healthy snacking, clean-label ingredients, probiotics, human food products, and pet food. As a result, we serve a distinguished customer base that includes food service companies, natural food retailers, and nationally recognized brands.

As our company grows, so does our vision. We are a team-oriented organization committed to safety, food quality, and continuous improvement. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Lead with Integrity
• Treat People Well
• Chase Big Goals
• Do What Matters Most
• Win Together
• Learn & Grow

Job Summary

The Production Team Member plays a vital role in delivering high-quality products to our customers. The ideal candidate is committed to food safety and quality, embraces continuous improvement, and is ready to contribute as part of a hardworking team.

In this role, you will assist in the production of freeze-dried consumable products. Responsibilities include preparing products for packaging and distribution, which requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting materials. A strong understanding of food safety practices and the ability to follow instructions are essential.

This position is cross-trained across multiple stages of production, including freeze-drying, processing, sorting, and packaging.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, mill, package, and distribute products.
• Follow standardized work procedures and safe work practices to maximize efficiency and workplace safety.
• Complete all cleaning requirements and successfully pass sanitation inspections conducted by Quality Assurance and third-party auditors.
• Maintain cleanliness of production rooms, tools, and equipment.
• Read and follow instructions, labels, and packaging requirements accurately.
• Apply labels and tags to products and packages.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Lift and handle raw materials during production processes.
• Transport raw and finished materials using a pallet jack.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a food manufacturing environment with frequent temperature variations. Candidates must be able to:

• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Work safely in a production setting.
• Maintain sufficient visual and hearing abilities to ensure workplace safety.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), which is provided by Thrive Freeze Dry.

Food Safety Requirements

• Place a high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and following Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for maintaining food safety and sanitation standards by reporting any incidents, concerns, or improvement opportunities to leadership.
• In the absence of a Lead, assist in ensuring all food safety, quality objectives, and SQF system requirements are met.

Product Safety and Quality Responsibilities

• Follow all food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Report food safety or quality incidents, observations, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Adhere to Product Safety and Quality standards at all times.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) related to food-contact packaging.
• Support compliance with Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety, product defense, and quality standards, including all SQF system requirements.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you today and in the future.

• Medical Insurance (UMR / United Healthcare Network)
• Dental Insurance (Sun Life)
• Vision Insurance (VSP)

Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

Supplemental Benefits

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions up to 4% of annual salary

Additional Benefits

• Safety Shoe Program
• Tuition Reimbursement