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Posted 12 August, 2026

Food Production Associate

Elwood Staffing
Sarasota, FL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Food Production Associate

Join our production team! Great opportunities, consistent schedules, and a fast-paced work environment.

Company Profile

Trusted food manufacturing company dedicated to producing high-quality pickled vegetables and food products. The company is committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while providing a clean, team-oriented work environment.

What's in it for you?

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401k
  • And More!

Food Production Associate Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $15.00 /hour
  • Full Time work available
  • First Shift (Monday through Friday from 07:00am to 04:00pm)
  • Inspect cucumbers on the production line and remove damaged or improperly cut products to ensure quality standards.
  • Lift, shake, and position buckets to properly settle cucumbers before processing, and label pails as needed.
  • Transfer filled pails from the conveyor to pallets; most weigh approximately 5 lbs, with repetitive lifting of up to 60 lbs.
  • Average lifting requirement is 25 lbs.
  • Candidates must be able to perform repetitive lifting and stand for extended periods.
  • Employees receive one 30-minute unpaid lunch break and one 15-minute paid break each shift.

Food Production Associate Qualifications:

  • Previous food production, manufacturing, warehouse, or assembly experience preferred but not required.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 60 lbs as needed.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify quality issues and follow production standards.
  • Reliable attendance, willingness to work as part of a team, and commitment to following safety procedures.
  • Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.

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Sarasota, FL

2264 Gulf Gate Drive

Sarasota, FL 34231


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