Benefits Offered Maple Leaf Farms Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-paid or voluntary life insurance
- Short-term and/or long-term disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Training and career development opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement
- Stable, full-time employment
- 1st and 3rd shift opportunities Benefits may vary based on employment status, eligibility, location, and company policy.
Key Responsibilities
Production Associates may be responsible for:
- Using tools and equipment as directed by management to complete production tasks
- Working on assembly lines to support food processing and production flow
- Grading and inspecting products for quality
- Packing products according to company standards
- Preparing food products for packing, freezing, and shipment
- Handling, positioning, moving, and organizing materials throughout the production area
- Safely using knives, scissors, hand tools, and automatic tools when required
- Following all food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures
- Wearing required personal protective equipment, including hairnet, beard net, gloves, cut gloves, smocks, aprons, boots, and ear protection
- Performing other production duties as assigned by the supervisor when trained or qualified
Qualifications
Qualified candidates should be able to:
- Work in a fast-paced food production or manufacturing environment
- Stand or sit for long periods of time
- Repetitively lift, push, pull, and carry between 10 and 50 pounds
- Use both hands to handle tools, materials, and products
- Safely work with sharp instruments, including knives and scissors
- See details at close range for grading and inspection tasks
- Work in hot, cold, wet, or refrigerated environments
- Perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
- Follow instructions and communicate professionally with team members and supervisors
- Work required hours with a set start time and remain until the production process is complete
Preferred Skills
- Food production or food processing experience preferred
- General labor experience
- Assembly line or packaging experience helpful
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow safety and quality procedures
- Physical stamina and reliability
- Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity
- Active listening and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Work Environment This position is located in a food processing and production facility. Employees may work in areas that are cold, hot, wet, noisy, or fast-paced. Required protective gear may include hairnets, beard nets, gloves, cut gloves, smocks, aprons, boots, and ear protection.
Physical Requirements
This role requires physical activity throughout the shift, including:
- Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching
- Using hands and arms to handle, move, and position materials
- Repetitive lifting of 10–50 pounds
- Working with production tools and equipment
- Performing tasks that require arm, leg, and whole-body movement
Apply Today If you are dependable, safety-focused, and ready to work in a food production environment, apply today for the Production Associate – Food Processing – 1st & 3rd Shift position with Maple Leaf Farms Inc. in Milford, IN.