Food Production Line Worker

Location: Elizabeth, New Jersey

Department: Production

Reports To: Shift Lead / Plant Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: First or Second Shift (No Shift Differential)

Position Summary

The Production Line Worker is responsible for safely producing, packaging, labeling,

inspecting, and palletizing food products while maintaining the highest standards of food

safety, quality, sanitation, and productivity. Employees are expected to work efficiently in a

fast-paced food manufacturing environment while following GMP, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, and

company procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

Production

• Operate assigned production equipment safely.
• Load raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Assemble products according to production specifications.
• Inspect products throughout production.
• Package, label, and palletize finished goods.
• Assist with equipment changeovers.
• Report production issues immediately.

Food Safety & Quality

• Follow all GMP, HACCP, and SQF procedures.
• Perform required quality inspections.
• Prevent product contamination.
• Complete production documentation accurately.

Warehouse Support

• Stage materials and remove finished pallets.
• Operate pallet jacks safely.
• Maintain organized work areas.
• Assist with inventory counts as needed.

Sanitation

• Clean equipment during changeovers.
• Perform daily housekeeping.
• Support the Master Sanitation Schedule.

Safety

• Wear required PPE.
• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Use proper lifting techniques.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Reliable attendance
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred

• 1 year food manufacturing experience
• Warehouse experience
• Pallet jack experience
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP

Physical Requirements

• Stand for 8–12 hours
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Push and pull pallet jacks
• Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
• Work in warm, humid, and refrigerated environments

Performance Metrics

• Attendance
• Safety
• Production output
• Quality
• Food safety compliance
• Housekeeping
• Documentation accuracy
• Teamwork

Career Path Opportunities (Upward Mobility)

 Production Line Worker

 Senior Production Line Worker

 Shift Lead

 Plant Supervisor

 Production Manager

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Experience:

• Food production: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20