What are the responsibilities and job description for the Produce Production Associate position at SummitPoint People Solutions?
About the Role
Stable 4-day workweek. Paid training. Real benefits after conversion. SummitPoint People Solutions is hiring three Produce Processing Associates to support fresh-produce fulfillment for Kroger Loyalty Fulfillment Cincinnati in Monroe, Ohio. You'll wash, cut, package, and prep fresh produce in a clean, refrigerated production room (~40°F).
This role starts as a paid evaluation period. Ongoing placement is based on performance and business needs.
Pay
- $16.25/hour during paid training
- $18.25/hour after conversion to ongoing employment
Schedules (3 openings)
Each shift is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 1-hour unpaid lunch (8 paid hours per day, 32 paid hours per week). Four consecutive days on, three consecutive days off. You select one shift at the application and work that fixed schedule each week.
- Shift 01: Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Off Mon-Wed | 1 position
- Shift 02: Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue | Off Wed-Fri | 1 position
- Shift 03: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Off Sun-Tue | 1 position
Hours may vary with daily order volume. Employees may be released early when production is complete.
What You'll Do
- Wash, trim, slice, and package produce to spec
- Use knives and processing equipment safely
- Keep workstations food-safe and sanitary
- Complete production and temperature logs accurately
What We Need
Required:
- 18 years or older
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Able to stand and perform repetitive hand movements for the full shift
- Able to safely lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to work in a ~40°F refrigerated room with wet surfaces and moderate noise
- Willing to safely use knives, slicers, and other processing equipment (training provided)
- Able to follow food safety, sanitation, handwashing, and PPE rules at all times
- Able to read and accurately complete production and temperature logs
- Reliable attendance on the fixed shift you select
Preferred (not required):
- Prior experience in produce processing, food production, or warehouse fulfillment
- Basic knife-handling skills
- Forklift or pallet-jack experience
Benefits (after tryout, full-time)
- QSEHRA health reimbursement up to $550/mo, eligible at 30 days
- 401(k) through ADP, eligible at 90 days
- Up to 5 PTO days per year (3 at 90 days, 2 more at 180)
- 2 paid bereavement days
- $500 service anniversary bonus, $500 referral bonus
- Food Handler Permit (required within 30 days) paid by us
- PPE provided
Hiring Process (about one week)
- Apply with a resume or brief work history and answer the four screening questions.
- We review your application within 1-2 business days.
- If we move forward, you'll e-sign our full application and a standalone FCRA background check and drug screening authorization via Adobe Sign.
- Background check and drug screening (2-3 business days).
- On-site facility tour and interview at 6266 Hamilton Lebanon Rd, Monroe, OH.
- Offer letter if we're aligned.
All offers are contingent on a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and Form I-9 work authorization verification. Employment is at will. SummitPoint People Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.25 - $19.25 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Salary : $16 - $18