Production Associates PM (Saturday - Tuesday) (64453)

Job Details: Job Location: Burlington Production Facility - Burlington, NJ 08016, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Afternoon/Evening, Job Category: Manufacturing, TITLE: Associate, Production DEPARTMENT: Production REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Production WHO WE ARE: Thistle makes it easy to eat well – without overthinking it. Thistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to help people get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle delivers fully prepared, healthy‑by‑default meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold‑pressed juices. We believe the health of people starts with eating real, whole foods, in the right balance, without the friction. We’re building a future where nutritious, sustainable food is accessible, craveable, and part of everyday life. About the Role As a Production Associate at Thistle, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our ready‑to‑eat meals and products are meticulously plated, packed, and prepared for delivery to our valued customers. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, efficiency, and a commitment to maintaining Thistle's high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. How You’ll Make a Difference Plating Excellence: Carefully plate a variety of Thistle's ready‑to‑eat meals, ensuring each dish meets our presentation standards and quality benchmarks. Accurate Packing: Pack meals and products into customer bags or boxes with precision, guaranteeing that all items are correctly included and protected for delivery. Quality Control: Perform thorough quality checks on all meals and products to ensure they meet Thistle’s rigorous standards before they leave the facility. Efficiency: Work swiftly and effectively to meet production schedules, ensuring timely preparation and packaging of all customer orders. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the production team to streamline processes and maintain a cohesive, efficient workflow. Qualifications: Who You Are Hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Possess 2+ years of manufacturing experience, with a preference for food manufacturing experience. Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling, including availability for weekends and early mornings. Exhibit punctuality, consistent attendance, and meticulous attention to detail. Capable of moving, lifting, carrying, pulling, or pushing objects up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Able to stand or sit for extended periods, with the ability to stoop, kneel, bend, and reach. Comfortable working consistently in a refrigerated environment. Proficient in completing process control documentation, including meal weights, label verification, meal specifications, and portion control. Serve as the first and end-of-line checkpoint, understanding Quality Control station functions. Obtain state-designated or equivalent Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of starting. Our Culture Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we do our best and most impactful work when we feel represented and belong. We’re proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”), including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, color, hairstyles, hair texture, religion or religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran or active military status, marital status, criminal record, genetics, retaliation, sexual harassment or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thistle Health