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Food Production Associate

Tamarack Holdings
Traverse, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/1/2025 CLOSED ON 1/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Production Associate position at Tamarack Holdings?

Good Food Starts with Great People - That's Where You Come In.

Food for Thought is hiring! We're hiring a full-time Food Production Associate to join our team. If you're dependable, hard-working, and ready for steady, year-round work, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do: As a Food Production Associate, you'll help create and package high-quality, small-batch foods in a team-focused, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain food manufacturing equipment to meet quality, safety, and production standards.
  • Package, label, and box products efficiently and safely, ensuring they arrive undamaged and ready to enjoy.
  • Maintain accurate records and data to ensure product traceability and transparency.
  • Rotate between workstations in a team setting, practicing proper ergonomics and workplace safety.
  • Uphold our mission by ensuring every product aligns with our values: quality, small-batch crafting, and clean-label ingredients.

What's in It for You?

We offer competitive compensation starting at $20 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package designed with your well-being in mind:

  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer matching up to 5%.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid holidays, generous PTO, and parental leave.
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development and skill-building.
  • Supportive Workplace Culture: A collaborative, inclusive, employee-focused workplace.
  • Extra Perks: Employee wellness programs, paid bereavement leave, volunteer pay, safety footwear reimbursement, and more!

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple tasks effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Reliability, punctuality, and self-motivation.
  • Physical capability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Schedule:

  • Monday - Thursday; 10-hour shifts
  • 3-day weekends
  • OT as needed (Friday)

Note: Food for Thought (FFT) is part of the Tamarack Holdings family of companies. Applicants must live within daily driving distance of our Traverse City headquarters and pass a background check as part of our employment policies.

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