Papillion Foods-Production Specialist 1st Shift and 2nd Shift

Starting Pay: $22.30-$22.75

Papillion Foods is currently hiring motivated individuals to join our production team. We have openings for:

• Process Checkers( Line Food Quality Assurance)
• Forklift Drivers
• Machine Operators
• Extra Gang( cover spots in different areas within a department)

Shift schedules and hours may vary by department.

Benefits Information:

Papillion Foods, LLC benefits packages include a comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, flex spending account, 401(k) with company matching, pay-for-performance bonuses, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off and holiday pay, and educational assistance. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate production equipment, forklifts, or other specialized equipment safely and efficiently while following established work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor production processes, equipment performance, and product quality to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with quality standards.
• Perform quality inspections, verify product specifications, complete required documentation, and report quality concerns or production issues to supervision.
• Safely move, stage, and transport materials, ingredients, finished products, and packaging throughout the facility as assigned.
• Perform equipment setup, adjustments, product changeovers, and basic troubleshooting to support efficient production operations.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, quality, and sanitation programs, including GMPs, HACCP, and company policies.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), powered industrial equipment, and safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area while supporting continuous improvement and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Food Safety & Quality teams to meet production goals and perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in refrigerated production areas and around food products
• Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds

Requirements:

• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends.
• One year of consistent production experience in a production and/or manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Machine operating experience
• Forklift experience
• Food quality assurance experience 

• Ability to effectively communication in English, reading, writing, speaking

   

Questions about the application process?

Email: papillionfoodsjobs@hormel.com
Phone: 531-239-3620

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.