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Food Manufacturing Production Associate 1st Shift

Donatos Pizza and Careers
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026

Position Summary:

The Production Associate is responsible for the safe and efficient production of our finished goods. Priorities of the role include personal and team safety, food safety, and product quality. Shift times and activities vary depending on department needs. In the Bakery, daily activities can range from putting dough in a box to quality paperwork to running machinery and doing sanitation. Environments is fast paced and teamwork oriented.

Requirements:

  • Previous sanitation experience is a plus.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced team atmosphere is preferred.
  • Able to stand and walk on concrete for up to 12 hours.
  • Able to lift 35 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
  • Able to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps.
  • Able to work in temperatures ranging from 30˚ – 100˚ Fahrenheit or above for an extended period.
  • Able to perform repetitive tasks for up to 12 hours with constant hand and wrist movement.

Quality & Food Safety Requirements:

  • Comply with all USDA, FDA, ODA regulations
  • Understand and perform all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
  • Report all Food Safety concerns immediately to your Team Leader
  • Be aware of all safety guidelines (including by not limited to: LO/TO, HazCom Chemical Handling, Confined Spaces, PPE), and maintain a safe working environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Load raw materials onto equipment.
  • Inspect product for quality defects along the production line.
  • Place finished goods into cases or cartons.
  • Place finished cases onto pallets.
  • Perform rework when needed using a scale for accuracy.
  • Perform system quality checks to ensure product is within specification.
  • Adjust and fill machines and equipment as needed.
  • Perform sanitation of the equipment and production areas if assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Donatos is just as dedicated to our Associates as we are to our guests. After all, delivering the best food and service starts with attracting (and keeping) the very best team members.
Whether you’re looking for your first job or want to advance your career, you’ll love being part of a work environment that’s not just rewarding and fun, but supportive too. We’re committed to hiring associates who we feel will be a great fit with the Donatos family – and then empowering them to become leaders who bring out the full potential of everyone around them.

Pay: Up to $18.00 / hour

Pay:

  • Other

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Referral program

Job Type: fulltime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site

Salary : $18

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