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PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE--1ST SHIFT

Sauer Brands, Inc.
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026
We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team!

Why Sauer Brands

Strong History, Solid Future

Founded in 1887, Sauer Brands Inc. has been at the forefront in its industry. Today, we offer an exceptional suite of products to consist of mayonnaise, pourable salad dressings, condiments, sauces, spices, extracts and flavorings. Our celebrated products consist of Duke’s Mayonnaise, Spice Hunter and Sauer Brands.

The hours of operation for the 1st Shift Production Associate are from 6:00am to 4:30pm Monday — Friday.

Overall Goal of Position:

It is the responsibility of the Plant Production Associate to package raw material, which make OurRecipe@SauerBrands.

  • What are we making?
    • A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperous future for our families.
  • Why are we making it?
    • To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors.
  • How do we make it? With
    • Integrity
    • Creativity
    • Executional Excellence
    • Teamwork
  • Where are we going?
    • One of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for our passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Job Summary

The primary responsibility is to box bottles and gravy packets in cartons, to routinely monitor machinery and report malfunctions as required, and to comply with safety, quality, and production standards.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

  • Production:
  • Perform repetitive tasks to box bottles and gravy packets by adhering to established methods, company specifications and quality objectives.
  • Execute preparatory duties such as setup of work area.
  • Routinely observe machine operation, informing appropriate personnel of malfunctions and/or safety concerns.
  • Conduct product/packing inspection.
    • Maintain clean work area by completing general clean-up tasks as required.
    • Abide by standard work procedures and job safety standards.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Culture Building


    • Support Quality, Sanitation, and Production in developing the desired company culture.
    • Support Our Recipe by demonstrating a positive, team-oriented and customer focused attitude.
Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance)

  • Production
    • Abide by standard work procedures and job safety standards.
    • Complete tasks with a sense of urgency to meet or exceed production deadlines.
    • Ability to work well with team members.
    • Possess a strong attention to detail to prevent errors.
    • Ability to effectively work at line speeds in accordance with company production standards.


  • Attendance
    • Minimal missed shifts
    • Open communication with department supervisor
  • Culture Building
    • Organizational Health KPIs
    • KPIs for OurRecipe
  • What you do and how you act
    • Leadership and contribution to overall success of SBI
    • Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
    • Personal interaction, communication, and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands
What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education, and performance history needed for success in the position:

  • Personal Characteristics
    • Professional Demeanor
    • Good attention to detail
    • Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality.
    • Overall confidence in one ability and comfortable communicating the facts.
    • Smart, creative, and inquisitive
    • Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking.
    • Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs.
    • No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
    • Dependable team player with positive attitude


    • Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
    • Passion for organization, and attention to details
    • Personal values that mesh with SBI values
    • Performance History
    • Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities.
    • Stellar references based on contributions and performance.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas.


    • Tech savvy (ability to enter data and communicate on various platforms)
    • Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities.
    • Strong teamwork skills
    • Good verbal communication skills
    • Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
    • Education & Experience:


    • High School Diploma
    • A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience
    • Other:
      • Based in or near Richmond, VA
      • Ability to lift to a minimum of 30lbs repetitively.
      • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
    Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis.

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