Production Team Member

Production Team Member Join a Growing Industry Leader Grow your career with Thrive Freeze Dry as we continue expanding our operations and work toward becoming the world's largest freeze-dry manufacturer. Conveniently located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, we are hiring immediately for a full-time Production Team Member position.

Position Details Position: Production Team Member Location: Ryan Road & I-94, Oak Creek, WI Starting Pay: $21.25 - $21.85 per hour Shift: 2nd shift (Monday

• Friday, 2pm - 10:30pm) and 3rd shift (Monday
• Thursday, 6pm - 6am) Reports To: Production Supervisor About Thrive Freeze Dry Thrive Freeze Dry is a leader in the freeze-dried food industry and the largest freeze-dried food provider in the United States. We are driving innovation in healthy snacking, clean-label ingredients, probiotics, human food products, and pet food. As a result, we serve a distinguished customer base that includes food service companies, natural food retailers, and nationally recognized brands. As our company grows, so does our vision. We are a team-oriented organization committed to safety, food quality, and continuous improvement. Our core values guide everything we do: Lead with Integrity Treat People Well Chase Big Goals Do What Matters Most Win Together Learn & Grow Job Summary The Production Team Member plays a vital role in delivering high-quality products to our customers. The ideal candidate is committed to food safety and quality, embraces continuous improvement, and is ready to contribute as part of a hardworking team. In this role, you will assist in the production of freeze-dried consumable products.

Responsibilities include

preparing products for packaging and distribution, which requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting materials. A strong understanding of food safety practices and the ability to follow instructions are essential. This position is cross-trained across multiple stages of production, including freeze-drying, processing, sorting, and packaging.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, mill, package, and distribute products. Follow standardized work procedures and safe work practices to maximize efficiency and workplace safety. Complete all cleaning requirements and successfully pass sanitation inspections conducted by Quality Assurance and third-party auditors. Maintain cleanliness of production rooms, tools, and equipment.

Read and follow instructions, labels, and packaging requirements accurately. Apply labels and tags to products and packages. Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. Lift and handle raw materials during production processes. Transport raw and finished materials using a pallet jack. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment This position is performed in a food manufacturing environment with frequent temperature variations. Candidates must be able to: Lift up to 40 pounds. Work safely in a production setting. Maintain sufficient visual and hearing abilities to ensure workplace safety. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), which is provided by Thrive Freeze Dry.

Food Safety Requirements Place a high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and following Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. Hold yourself and others accountable for maintaining food safety and sanitation standards by reporting any incidents, concerns, or improvement opportunities to leadership.

In the absence of a Lead, assist in ensuring all food safety, quality objectives, and SQF system requirements are met. Product Safety and Quality Responsibilities Follow all food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures. Report food safety or quality incidents, observations, and improvement opportunities to leadership.

Adhere to Product Safety and Quality standards at all times. Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) related to food-contact packaging. Support compliance with Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety, product defense, and quality standards, including all SQF system requirements.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you today and in the future. Medical Insurance (UMR / United Healthcare Network) Dental Insurance (Sun Life) Vision Insurance (VSP) Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Supplemental Benefits Company-paid Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Retirement 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions up to 4% of annual salary Additional Benefits Safety Shoe Program Tuition Reimbursement