Production Associate

Production Associate Needed in Nashville 2nd Shift $21/hr!

Join a brand-new, highly automated food manufacturing facility as a Production Associate, providing hands-on support to machine operators in producing high-quality protein bars. This direct hire role offers stable, full-time hours, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to help launch and grow a new plant. You will work across both processing and packing areas, performing a variety of general production and loading tasks in a climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Support machine operators throughout the production process to ensure consistent and efficient output of protein bars.
• Load raw ingredients into mixing machines according to established procedures and safety standards.
• Load melt and chocolate into melt machines while maintaining cleanliness and product quality.
• Wash and clean trays regularly to support continuous production and maintain hygiene standards.
• Load materials into wrapper machines to keep packaging lines running smoothly.
• Load sprinkles and other toppings or inclusions as required by production specifications.
• Assist with packing finished products, ensuring correct quantities, labeling, and quality checks.
• Work on both processing and packing sides of operations as needed, adapting to changing production demands.
• Stand and remain on your feet throughout the shift while performing general labor and production line tasks.
• Follow all food production and food processing guidelines to support a safe and compliant environment.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as they are implemented in the facility.
• Assist in setting up, supporting, and stabilizing production processes in a startup plant environment.
• Communicate clearly with team members and machine operators to coordinate tasks and resolve production issues quickly.
• Participate in on-the-job training to learn new processes, equipment, and procedures as the plant ramps up.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including equipment, tools, and surrounding production spaces.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food production, food processing, or other production environments is desired.
• Experience in general labor, general production, or production line work.
• Ability to perform loading tasks, including loading ingredients, materials, and products throughout the shift.
• Experience with packaging or working on packaging lines in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication skills to help support plant startup and ensure production runs smoothly.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a startup environment with evolving processes and shift schedules.
• Comfort standing on your feet for the entire shift and performing repetitive physical tasks.
• Willingness to work across both processing and packing areas as needed.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and food handling guidelines in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility or similar production environment.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or willingness to learn and apply them as they are introduced.
• Comfort working with highly automated equipment and adapting to new technologies.
• Ability to contribute to a new plant launch by supporting new processes and operational changes.
• Openness to working different shifts, including potential transition to a second shift as operations expand.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $43680.00 - $43680.00/yr. DP Benes: - $75 Steel Toe/Composite Stipend - Medical, Dental, Vision 3 Medical plans no high deductible. Anthem BlueCross. - Benes start 1st of month. - 15 PTO days accrued. - 6 Sick days accrued. - 401K after 90 days. 100% match up to 4%.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Nashville, TN.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.