Food Production Associate-Weekend Shift

Who We Are

Since 1955, we have been on a mission to passionately feed millions daily with high‑quality food people enjoy. We are a third‑generation family‑owned and professionally managed organization committed to strategic growth, with a culture that values respect, diversity, and teamwork.

Operations hours:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:00 am – 6:30 pm.

Pay: $19.00 per hour plus a $1.75 shift differential.

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure food safety and integrity.
• Always follow safety protocols and use designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas.
• Follow additional tasks as assigned by Production Supervisor or Lead.
• Collaborate, communicate, and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives.

• Execute assigned food safety, quality, and continuous improvement activities to support SQF requirements, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.
• Pull rejected products off the discharge belt of the Multivac in a timely manner.
• Inspect raw materials for quality and communicate any deviations.
• Report any questionable product to Line Controller, QA, Lead or Production Supervisor before bringing it to line.

• Follow policies and procedures of EA Sween Company.
• Respect and cooperate with any work duties requested by Supervisor, Lead or Line Controller.

• Control and watch for material waste, such as floor waste and over‑portioning of raw material on sandwiches.
• Notify maintenance immediately if equipment problems arise.
• Contribute to process improvements and participate in lean activities.

• Produce all products to recipe/appearance specifications using standard work guidelines.
• Ensure the material used is correct.
• Ensure correct slices of meat or cheese are used to deliver correct quantity and appearance.

• Trays, scoops, miscellaneous small utensils, buckets/bins, scissors & ruler, carts, Weber, miscellaneous slicing equipment, ear plugs, cut resistant gloves.

• Ability to work well with others and maintain a teamwork mindset; communicate effectively.
• Good attendance record.
• Ability to keep work area clean, safe, and organized.
• Ability to perform assigned rotation.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs occasionally.
• Depending on production schedule, must be able to lift over 10 lbs occasionally during a 10‑12.5‑hour shift.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

• Ability to communicate in English.
• Previous assembly experience.
• Food‑related experience.

• Bend, push, pull frequently.
• Work in cool conditions, 35‑45 °F continuously.
• Lift 30 lbs occasionally.
• Reach overhead occasionally.
• Stand continuously.
• Keep up with manufacturing speeds continuously.
• Work with others continuously.
• Handle repetition continuously.
• Rotate to all production positions and lines.

• Value People Most of All:
  Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
• Commit to Safety Every Day:
  See something, say something, do something; practice safe behavior and celebrate safety success.
• Invest in Our Company to Thrive:
  Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
• Think Before Doing and Act Decisively:
  Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.
• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk:
  Be honest and respectful even when difficult, be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences:
  Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
• Enjoy What You Do:
  Have a positive attitude, live the spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)