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Production - Trim/Packer

Dole Food Company
Springfield, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2026 CLOSED ON 3/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production - Trim/Packer position at Dole Food Company?



Category

Production - Plant

All Locations

600 Benjamin Dr., Springfield, Ohio

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code

035

Come Grow With Us!

We are hiring Production Workers for 1st and 2nd shift to support our operations. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for producing high-quality products in a safe and fast-paced environment. From day one, we provide benefits, PTO accrual, and a 401(k), along with hands-on training to help you strengthen and expand the skills you already have.

Work Schedule

  • 4-day / 10-hour work schedule
  • Saturdays may be scheduled as a 12-hour shift based on production needs

Shift Details

1st Shift- $17.06/hour

  • Trim: 5:45 AM – 3:45 PM
    • Mondays have an early start time of 5:00 AM
  • Packaging: 5:20 AM – 4:30 PM
    • Mondays have an early start time of 5:35 AM
2nd Shift- $17.51/hour

  • Trim: 3:30 PM – until production is finished
  • Packaging: 4:15 PM – until production is finished

Trimmers:

Trim employees perform the different functions required in the Trim area such as loading the lines, watching for foreign objects, trimming the head of lettuce, operating the Bin Dumper in a safe manner, adding color, and unloading Romaine boxes.

Packers:

Pack bags of salad in a safe an accurate manner and stack boxes of salads on the skid.

Required Skills

Trimmers- Major Responsibilities

  • Must be able to stand for long period of time trimming head of lettuce, loading the line, watching for foreign objects in the salad, maintaining the floors swept and clear of debris, adding color and operating the Bin Dumper.
  • Must be flexible to work in assigned area of the day.
  • Must have general understanding of plant operations and various departments.
  • Must be a self-starter and possess initiative.
  • Must be able to learn new assignments.
  • Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management.
  • Employee must adhere to all policies, practices, and SOP’s related to producing Safe Quality Food (SQF)
  • Ensure the integrity and continued operation of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities
  • Support special projects and other duties as assigned

Packers- Major Responsibilities

  • Pack the correct number of bags per box.
  • Check for correct bag codes and expiration dates.
  • Check for bag’s defects (wrinkle, product in the seal, open bag, under/overweight etc.)
  • Check for any foreign objects, Missing/Broken Masterpacks.
  • Other tasks within the packaging room include rework bags of salads and stacking boxes of salads on skids.
  • Must have the ability to be present at work on time, follow directions and interact well with co-workers
  • Employees must adhere to all policies, practices, and SOP’s related to producing Safe Quality Food (SQF)
  • Ensure the integrity and continued operation of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities
  • Support special projects and other duties as assigned

Required Experience

Skills/ Experience:

  • Should be able to read and work in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Previous food manufacturing experience is preferred.
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends as required
  • Ability to work in cold temperatures (32-35 degrees)
  • Willing to follow PPE protocol (hairnet, hardhat, gloves, smock/ safety vest)
    • jewelry (earrings, necklaces, rings, watches) are not permitted on production floors

Salary : $17 - $18

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