Food Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Baton Rouge, LA: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking dependable, hardworking Production and Warehouse Technicians for long-term opportunities with an established food manufacturing and distribution operation in North Baton Rouge. These positions support the production, blending, assembly, packaging, shipping, receiving, and material-handling processes for packaged food products and seasonings.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are looking for steady, long-term employment rather than short-term temporary work . Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience is helpful but not required for every position. Candidates with general labor experience, a strong work ethic, reliable attendance, and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. You do not have to check every box to be considered.

The starting pay is approximately $14.00 per hour. There is room for advancement and growth for employees who demonstrate strong performance, reliability, and a commitment to the job. Production-based incentive pay may also be available; additional details will be provided as they are confirmed.

Available schedules may include:

• Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional Saturdays.
• Night Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:30 PM–2:30 AM.

Essential Duties:

• Support daily food production, blending, packaging, assembly, warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations based on assigned position.
• Operate production equipment and assist with fast-paced production and packaging lines.
• Measure, blend, handle, package, label, stage, and move food products, seasonings, ingredients, and materials according to established procedures.
• Inspect materials, packaging, and finished products to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Pack, label, palletize, and stage finished products for storage or shipment.
• Load, unload, move, and organize raw materials, supplies, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Operate pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment as trained and authorized.
• Operate a forklift when trained, certified, and assigned
• Assist with shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse activities as needed.
• Complete production, quality, shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation accurately.
• Use basic computer systems when required to enter or retrieve production and warehouse information.
• Follow recipes, production instructions, work orders, quality standards, and established operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with food-production hygiene and sanitation requirements.
• Follow all workplace safety, food safety, quality control, and sanitation procedures.
• Work cooperatively with production and warehouse team members to meet daily productivity and quality goals.
• Maintain dependable attendance and arrive on time and prepared for each scheduled shift.
• Perform additional general labor and production duties as assigned.

Requirements/Skills:

• Previous production, manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, shipping and receiving, food processing, material handling, or general labor experience is preferred but not required for every position.
• Forklift experience or certification is helpful but not required for consideration .
• Experience with pallet jacks or other warehouse equipment is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around production and warehouse equipment preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Ability to maintain production quality while working at an efficient pace.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, sanitation, hygiene, and food-quality requirements.
• Dependable and punctual with a strong understanding of the importance of consistent attendance.
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding production environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be interested in a long-term employment opportunity and have a willingness to learn, develop new skills, and grow within the operation.
• Must have reliable transportation to the North Baton Rouge work location and be able to consistently report for the assigned shift.
• Candidates do not need to meet every preferred qualification; relevant experience, reliability, work ethic, and long-term potential will be strongly considered.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements associated with production, blending, packaging, labeling, and material handling.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stacking, and moving materials as required.
• Ability to work around strong food and spice odors.
• Ability to work in areas where airborne seasoning or ingredient dust may be present.
• Ability to work in a loud, fast-paced industrial food-production environment.
• Ability to safely work around production lines, warehouse equipment, and moving materials.
• Ability to safely navigate floors that may occasionally be dusty or slippery.
• Ability to comply with strict food-production hygiene, sanitation, quality, and safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain productivity and attention to quality while performing repetitive physical tasks.
• Equal Opportunity Statement: Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.