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Food Production Worker / Fork Lift Operator – Tree Nut Processing (Peanut-Free Facility)
Location: Sandston, VA
Pay Rate:
$20/hour – Food Production Worker
Up to $23/hour – Certified Fork Lift Operator
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Full-Time)
Openings: Multiple positions available
Job Overview
We are hiring motivated Food Production Workers and experienced Fork Lift Operators to join our growing team at a peanut-free facility specializing in premium food processing. This is a great opportunity to work in a clean, safety-focused environment where you will work with tree nuts as part of a professional production and logistics operation.
As a Fork Lift Operator, you will play a key role in moving materials, supporting production flow, and maintaining compliance in our peanut-free facility. Team members in production roles will help work with tree nuts through washing, packaging, and quality control processes.
Key Responsibilities
Wash, process, and package products that work with tree nuts in a regulated food production environment
Safely operate sit-down forklifts as a Fork Lift Operator to load, unload, and transport materials
Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the peanut-free facility
Inspect shipments for accuracy, quality, and damage
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area
Follow GMPs, food safety standards, and company policies
Assist with inventory tracking and stock rotation
Wear required PPE and follow all safety protocols
Facility & Safety Standards
This role is based in a peanut-free facility. No peanuts or peanut-based products are permitted on-site. Employees will work with tree nuts such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, and macadamia nuts.
To maintain food safety compliance:
Work boots must be changed into on-site and left at the facility
Lockers are provided for personal items
No cell phones allowed in manufacturing areas (break areas permitted)
Qualifications
Previous experience in food production or manufacturing preferred
Sit-down forklift experience required for Fork Lift Operator positions
Forklift certification required for the $23/hour Fork Lift Operator rate (assistance available for qualified candidates)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
Must be comfortable working in a peanut-free facility and able to work with tree nuts daily
Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive pay with certification incentives
Stable weekday schedule
Clean, one-floor facility
Strong focus on safety and food compliance
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Apply Today
If you’re a dependable Fork Lift Operator or Food Production Worker looking for long-term stability in a professional peanut-free facility where you can work with tree nuts in a safe and structured environment, we encourage you to apply today!
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Salary : $20 - $23