What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Labor - 1st Shift position at Old Souls Farm?
About Old Souls Farms
Old Souls Farm is a growing food processing and packaging company based in St. Paris, Ohio. Founded in 2017, we started with a simple mission—produce high-quality food with care and consistency—and have since expanded to serve major national brands. With a team of over 250 employees, we take pride in hard work, reliability, and creating opportunities for people who want to build something meaningful together.
Job Summary
The Production Team Member is responsible for supporting daily operations along the production line. This role involves handling product, operating machinery, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Old Souls Farm is a growing food processing and packaging company based in St. Paris, Ohio. Founded in 2017, we started with a simple mission—produce high-quality food with care and consistency—and have since expanded to serve major national brands. With a team of over 250 employees, we take pride in hard work, reliability, and creating opportunities for people who want to build something meaningful together.
Job Summary
The Production Team Member is responsible for supporting daily operations along the production line. This role involves handling product, operating machinery, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
Primary Responsibilities
- Follow company standards for speed, quality, and food safety
- Work in various roles on the production line, including cutting/trimming, loading/unloading centrifuge machines, bagging, packing, and other duties as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic work environment
- Handle equipment and tools safely and report any issues immediately
- Adhere to all company policies, food safety protocols, and health/safety regulations
- Report pest or product quality issues to the supervisor, including type, location, and severity
- Remain punctual and accurately use the company’s time-tracking system during breaks and lunches
- Work in a production environment averaging 70°F, with background noise around 70 decibels
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be a U.S. citizen, legal migrant, or permanent resident
- Willing to work overtime or weekends when required
- Able to take direction, accept feedback, and work independently or in a team
- Ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods
- Regularly lift and move 1–50 pounds
- Lift up to 50 pounds from floor level
- Ability to squat, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the shift
- Tolerate cold environments (as low as 34°F) for long duration
- 10-hour shifts
- Morning Shift (6.00 am - 4.00 pm)
- Overtime and weekend availability required
- High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO) after 90 days