Food Production Operator

Food for Thought is hiring! We're seeking an experienced Food Production Operator to join our team and support daily production line operations.

What You'll Do : As a Food Production Operator, you'll play an important role in creating and delivering high-quality products while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor.

Key responsibilities :

Operate and monitor production equipment in accordance with safety and quality standards.

Prepare, process, and package food products according to established recipes and specifications.

Perform quality checks throughout production to ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety, and company policies.

Maintain accurate production records, labeling, and documentation.

Identify and report production issues, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns.

Support efficiency and continuous improvement efforts, including waste reduction and process enhancements.

Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members to meet daily production targets.

Follow all company policies regarding attendance, conduct, safety, and workplace standards.

What's in it for you?

Full-time, year-round, consistent employment at $25 / hr along with a generous benefits package. We reward skilled team members with higher pay and offer :

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with up to 5% employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Extras like wellness programs, volunteer pay, and safety footwear reimbursement

All new hires complete a 45-day structured training program designed to set you up for success. This program also serves as a probationary period, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate reliability, skill, and teamwork as part of our core production team.

Work Environment

Fast-paced food production setting with exposure to varying temperatures.

Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as eyewear, hairnets, and safety shoes required.

Team-oriented environment where reliability and cooperation are key to meeting production goals.

Schedule is Monday–Thursday, AM shift. Occasional overtime on Friday's may be required depending on production load.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of food production / manufacturing experience .
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and self-motivation.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and overtime as needed.

Food for Thought (FFT) is part of the Tamarack Holdings family of companies. Applicants must be willing to submit to a background check and must live within daily driving distance of FFT's headquarters in Traverse City, MI. Tamarack Holdings will run background checks on all potential employees upon acceptance of a position offer in conjunction with our employment policies.