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Production Team Member

Papa John's International
Cranbury, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2027

The Production Team Member is responsible for producing high quality dough within PJ Food Service specifications, maintaining all equipment in a highly sanitized environment and ensuring all dough is handled properly. Second shift: 3:00 pm-2:00 am Sun, Mon, Wed, and Thurs.

Pay up to $20 hr

What’s on the Menu:

  • Place dough balls into clean trays according to PJ Food Service standards.
  • Insure all dough trays are properly dated, stacked and down-stack proper number of trays and maintain rotation practices at proper cooling temperature(s).
  • Maintain and document Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards on cleanliness and sanitation to insure product is free of contamination or foreign material.
  • Presoak dough trays and process through tray washer.
  • Perform advanced lock out/tag out of all dough production equipment prior to cleaning/sanitizing.
  • Wash, rinse and sanitize all dough processing equipment and production room upon completion of production.
  • Document and sign off on various processes in dough production (sanitation, rejection procedure, dough weight, etc.)
  • Adhere to all prescribed safety practices, including wearing the proper safety equipment/uniform.
  • Perform general housekeeping for the Quality Control Center as requested.
  • Operate floor maintenance equipment to clean carpets and other flooring.
  • Use cleaning chemicals and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in a safe and proper manner.
  • Ensure compliance with Safety standards, Sanitation and HACCP policies & procedures, federal, state and local regulations (OSHA, FDA, DOL) and all Papa John’s International, Inc., policies & procedures.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

What are some perks?

  • Dough & Degrees, our fully funded online college program. Eligible team members can earn a degree fully online on their own schedule.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • In-Store discounts

Critical Ingredients:

  • High school or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Food handling certification preferred.
  • Ability to read and/or understand written and/or verbal policy, instruction and direction in English required.
  • Good eye/hand coordination needed.
  • Experience at repetitive activity for a prolonged period of time.
  • Basic mathematical skills preferred.
  • Basic mechanical skills preferred.

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Exciting things are happening at Papa John’s corporate restaurants. Work where the best ingredient is YOU!
Great things are happening at Papa John's! If you are looking for a fulfilling career with an international company, flavored with challenging work, mixed with professional development opportunities, a competitive salary and a collaborative team environment, then look no further! Papa John's seeks people who share our philosophy for success, are looking for quality business practices and meaningful work. All these combine to produce not only the best pizza, but also the best team members!
Papa John’s has over 5,000 locations in 44 countries and territories around the world. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package. Driven to be the best. Better Ingredients. Better People. ®

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

  • Are you comfortable working in a cold/freezer environment?
  • Are you able to stand for extended periods of time?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Food production: 1 year (Required)
  • Sanitation: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Heavy lifting: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Employee Discounts, Job Training, Reduced or Flexible Hours

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