Food Production Worker Jobs
Food Production Worker jobs are open across food manufacturing, meat processing, and packaged goods facilities, covering roles from entry-level line workers to experienced quality control technicians and shift leads. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Food Production Team Member – Day Shift / No Weekends
$17.00/hour | Weekly Pay | Monday–Friday | No Nights or Weekends
Shorty's is a locally owned food manufacturing company in Phoenix. Our USDA-inspected production kitchen prepares thousands of fresh sandwiches, salads, wraps, burritos, and other packaged foods each day for businesses and retail customers throughout Arizona.
No experience necessary - we will train the right person.
Schedule
- Starting schedule is 3 days per week / approximately 30 hours
- Typical shift is 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Monday–Friday only
- No nights
- No weekends
- Reliable, productive team members can earn additional shifts and full-time hours
What You'll Do
Depending on your position, you may:
- Work on a production line assembling sandwiches, wraps, salads, burritos, and other packaged foods
- Prepare large quantities of food for daily production
- Wash, cut, and prepare fruits and vegetables
- Cook, cool, slice, and portion meats
- Prepare pasta salads, sauces, dressings, and other ingredients
- Package and organize finished products
- Clean and sanitize your work area and equipment
- Work with your team to complete daily production on time
This is a fast-paced food production environment. Team members should be comfortable standing for most of the shift, performing repetitive tasks, working quickly with their hands, lifting and moving food/product as needed, and working as part of a production team.
What We're Looking For
Experience is not required. Attitude and reliability are.
We're looking for people who:
- Show up to work consistently and on time
- Work hard and stay productive throughout the shift
- Can work quickly while maintaining quality
- Work well as part of a team
- Take direction and are willing to learn
- Want an opportunity to earn more hours and advance
Why Work at Shorty's?
- Weekly pay - every Friday
- No nights or weekends
- Free meal while working
- Employee discount
- Paid break
- Consistent daytime schedule
- Frequent opportunities for raises
- Opportunities to advance into Lead, Trainer, and Supervisor positions
- Family-owned and operated company
- Training provided - no experience necessary
Location
3767 E Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Near 40th St & Broadway Rd
Apply online through our careers page or apply in person at our facility.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person
Food Production Team Member – Day Shift / No Weekends
$17.00/hour | Weekly Pay | Monday–Friday | No Nights or Weekends
Shorty's is a locally owned food manufacturing company in Phoenix. Our USDA-inspected production kitchen prepares thousands of fresh sandwiches, salads, wraps, burritos, and other packaged foods each day for businesses and retail customers throughout Arizona.
No experience necessary - we will train the right person.
Schedule
- Starting schedule is 3 days per week / approximately 30 hours
- Typical shift is 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Monday–Friday only
- No nights
- No weekends
- Reliable, productive team members can earn additional shifts and full-time hours
What You'll Do
Depending on your position, you may:
- Work on a production line assembling sandwiches, wraps, salads, burritos, and other packaged foods
- Prepare large quantities of food for daily production
- Wash, cut, and prepare fruits and vegetables
- Cook, cool, slice, and portion meats
- Prepare pasta salads, sauces, dressings, and other ingredients
- Package and organize finished products
- Clean and sanitize your work area and equipment
- Work with your team to complete daily production on time
This is a fast-paced food production environment. Team members should be comfortable standing for most of the shift, performing repetitive tasks, working quickly with their hands, lifting and moving food/product as needed, and working as part of a production team.
What We're Looking For
Experience is not required. Attitude and reliability are.
We're looking for people who:
- Show up to work consistently and on time
- Work hard and stay productive throughout the shift
- Can work quickly while maintaining quality
- Work well as part of a team
- Take direction and are willing to learn
- Want an opportunity to earn more hours and advance
Why Work at Shorty's?
- Weekly pay - every Friday
- No nights or weekends
- Free meal while working
- Employee discount
- Paid break
- Consistent daytime schedule
- Frequent opportunities for raises
- Opportunities to advance into Lead, Trainer, and Supervisor positions
- Family-owned and operated company
- Training provided - no experience necessary
Location
3767 E Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Near 40th St & Broadway Rd
Apply online through our careers page or apply in person at our facility.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food production worker jobs.
- Ability to stand for entire shift and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
- Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards
- Previous experience operating food processing or packaging equipment
- Valid food handler or food safety certification
- Availability for rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments such as coolers or freezers
Tips for Your Food Production Worker Job Search
List every machine you have operated
Hiring managers in food production scan for equipment names, not job titles. List the specific machinery you've run, such as filling lines, conveyors, slicers, or packaging equipment, so your resume surfaces in searches for those exact terms.
Get your food handler certification current
Many food production openings require a valid food handler or food safety certification before your first day. Renew yours before applying so you can confirm it in your application and avoid delays at the offer stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists food production worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your shift preference
Food production facilities run around the clock, and many openings are shift-specific. Filter for postings that name the shift you're available for, nights, days, or weekends, to avoid wasting applications on schedules that won't work.
Prepare for a physical demands conversation
Interviewers in food production routinely ask about your ability to stand for extended periods, lift specified weights, or work in cold or wet environments. Know the physical requirements of each role before the interview and answer directly.
Follow up after a facility tour or group interview
Many food production employers use group orientations or on-site tours as the first interview stage. Send a brief follow-up the same day confirming your interest and availability, since hiring decisions at high-volume facilities often happen within 48 hours.
Food Production Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most food production workers?
The companies hiring the most food production workers right now include Aramark, OFT, and Dietz & Watson, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Arizona, and Nevada, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume fluctuates with seasonal production cycles, so checking current listings regularly gives you the most accurate picture.
How many food production worker jobs are remote?
About 0% of food production worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the work is. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are quality assurance documentation, inventory coordination, and production scheduling roles that sit adjacent to the floor but don't require direct line work.
How do you become a food production worker?
Start by earning a food handler certification through your county health department or an accredited online program. Then build familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices, which most employers expect you to know on day one. Apply to entry-level line or packaging roles, since most facilities train new hires on their specific equipment once you're on site. Consistent attendance and willingness to cross-train across stations is what moves people into higher-skilled or lead positions.
Can you get a food production worker job with no experience?
Yes, many food production facilities hire candidates with no prior production experience, particularly for general labor, line worker, and sanitation roles. Emphasize physical stamina, reliability, and any food service or warehouse background you have. Having a current food handler card before you apply signals readiness and removes a common hiring barrier even when your production resume is thin.
What does the food production worker interview process look like?
Most food production employers move quickly, often completing the process in one or two steps. The first step is typically a phone screen or online application review focused on shift availability and physical requirements. Many facilities then invite candidates to an on-site orientation or tour where a supervisor walks the floor and asks basic questions. A conditional offer, background check, and drug screening usually follow before your start date is confirmed.
Where can I find and apply to food production worker jobs?
You can find and apply to food production worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from facilities across the United States. Search for roles that match your shift availability, location, and equipment experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits. Applying to multiple postings increases your chances given how quickly high-volume facilities fill open positions.
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