Production Worker

General Production Worker

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and safety-minded General Production Worker to join our peanut shelling operation. This role plays a key part in ensuring production runs smoothly by operating equipment, monitoring machine performance, handling materials, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Shift: 7am to 3:30 M-F *need to be open to working 13 days in a row during shelling season*

Pay: $15/hr

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment including basic control panels and button-activated machinery used in the peanut shelling process.
• Perform routine machine checks to ensure equipment is running correctly, reporting abnormalities or malfunctions immediately.
• Assist with material handling, including loading/unloading product and transporting materials throughout the facility.
• Operate a forklift for minor material-moving tasks (training provided if needed).
• Monitor product quality, removing debris, foreign material, or defective product when necessary.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and adjustments to keep machines running efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following all sanitation and housekeeping guidelines.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including PPE requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe lifting practices.
• Lift and move products or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Support general production tasks as assigned by supervisors or team leads.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to work shifts, including late or early hours, weekends, and overtime.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic work environment where safety and teamwork are prioritized. Enjoy opportunities for growth and development while working with skilled professionals in a supportive atmosphere.

Work Environment

The work environment is non-climate controlled, requiring adaptability to varying temperatures. Employees are expected to follow safety guidelines and maintain equipment in clean and sanitary conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochelle, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rochelle, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.