Job Description

**Food Production Team Member - Ham Packaging

Fresh Mark, Inc. | Salem, OH**

Join the Fresh Mark Team

Fresh Mark is hiring Food Production Team Members for our ham manufacturing facility in Salem, Ohio. We are seeking dependable, hardworking individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced food production environment and want to build a long-term career with a growing company.

As a member of our production team, you will help produce, package, inspect, label, and prepare quality ham products while supporting food safety, quality, and production goals. No previous food manufacturing experience is required. We provide paid training for all qualified candidates.

Fresh Mark has proudly produced quality food products for more than 100 years and continues to invest in its employees through training, advancement opportunities, and competitive benefits.

Starting Pay

• 1st Shift: $15.00 per hour
• 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift: $16.50 per hour (includes shift differential)

Employees may have opportunities to increase earnings through skill development, departmental progression, and advancement opportunities. Available Shifts

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Work Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday-Saturday
• Overtime may be required based on production needs

Specific shift placement will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description

As a Food Production Team Member, you will support ham manufacturing and packaging operations by preparing, packaging, labeling, inspecting, and moving products throughout the production process. Team members work together to ensure products meet company standards for food safety, quality, appearance, weight, and customer specifications.This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in careers in:

• Manufacturing
• Food Production
• Packaging Operations
• Production Operations
• General Labor
• Warehouse Operations
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Entry-Level Manufacturing
• Assembly Line Operations

No previous experience is required. Fresh Mark provides on-the-job training for qualified candidates.

Essential Job Duties

• Package, wrap, seal, and prepare ham products for shipment
• Inspect products for quality, appearance, weight, and specification compliance
• Weigh and label products accurately
• Operate or assist with packaging equipment and production machinery
• Monitor product quality throughout the packaging process
• Move materials and finished products throughout the department
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Work efficiently to meet production goals and daily targets
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Perform general labor duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualified candidates must be able to:

• Work in a refrigerated food manufacturing environment
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Frequently bend, twist, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks
• Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Work in a fast-paced production environment
• Work overtime and weekends as needed
• Maintain reliable attendance and dependability
• Follow all company safety, food safety, and quality requirements

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience is helpful but not required:

• Food Manufacturing
• Production Operations
• Packaging
• Machine Operation
• Warehouse Operations
• General Labor
• Assembly Line Production

Training will be provided for all qualified candidates.

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment drug testing required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Benefits

Fresh Mark offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• $400 Probationary Completion Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Weekly Pay
• Opportunities to Bid on Higher-Paying Positions After 90 Days
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Medical Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

We invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business.

Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, employee assistance programs, health reimbursement/savings accounts, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision coverage, pensions and more.

About Fresh Mark, Inc.

At Fresh Mark, people come first. It’s not just a slogan, it is engrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership, and support to grow in your knowledge and career and as a leader yourself.

Owned and made in the USA for more than 100 years, Fresh Mark’s Sugardale brand takes a personal approach to making great tasting high quality meats. For a century, we’ve been dedicated to making the best products, the best way. Made with top quality ingredients and workmanship, Sugardale supplies bacon, ham, hot dogs, sliced lunch meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 billion.

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status.

All applicants applying for positions with Fresh Mark must accept the Employment Application Consent Form to continue their candidacy. Instructions to comply can be found in your application confirmation email.

Fresh Mark is a drug free workplace.

#LI-DNI