What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Fermented Food Holdings (FFH)?
Production Associate – Food Manufacturing & Innovation
$20.25/hour starting pay | $2,000 Retention Bonus
Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM | Potential Overtime
Build More Than Food. Build a Career.
Join GLKS, part of Fermented Food Holdings (FFH), where we manufacture premium fermented foods and help develop new products that make their way to grocery shelves across North America. Our Hudson facility combines manufacturing with innovation, giving employees the opportunity to learn new skills, work with modern production equipment, and grow within the company.
What You’ll Get
$20.25/hour starting pay
$2,000 retention bonus, paid after successfully completing 90/180/270 days ($500 / $500 / $1,000)
Consistent Monday–Friday day shift
Paid on-the-job training
Annual incentive bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and more
401(k) with employer match
10 paid holidays
Paid vacation time
NYS paid sick leave
Footwear stipend
Employee product discounts, recognition, and appreciation events
Career growth and internal promotion opportunities
What You’ll Do
Prepare fresh ingredients, recipes, and large production batches
Operate food manufacturing and automated packaging equipment
Monitor product quality and follow production procedures
Follow food safety, GMP, and sanitation requirements
Use pallet jacks and material-handling equipment
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Support different areas of production as needed and work collaboratively with teammates
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for great people, not perfect résumés. No manufacturing experience is required—we provide paid, hands-on training. Experience in manufacturing, food production, warehouse operations, agriculture, culinary work, or mechanical trades is helpful, but not required.
Reliable and punctual
Safety-focused and quality-minded
A team player who is adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Willing to learn, use machinery and technology, and stay active throughout the shift
Working Conditions
Standing and walking throughout the shift
Wet and dry production environments
Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
Bending, kneeling, and repetitive movement
Working around food manufacturing equipment
Occasional outdoor loading and unloading in varying weather conditions
Why GLKS?
At GLKS, you’ll help make premium products under nationally recognized brands while working at a facility where new recipes, flavors, and product ideas are developed and brought to life. Many of our leaders started in production roles, and we believe in helping dependable, motivated employees build long-term careers.
Ready to Build Something Bigger?
If you’re dependable, motivated, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help us create what’s next.
Integrity • Ownership • Simplicity • Quality • Boldness
Fermented Food Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we know that each of our employees helps to make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Come join us. We are an E-Verify employer.
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