Entry Level Production Technician Jobs
New grad production technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a demonstrated mechanical aptitude can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Pilgrim's, The Fresh Market, and Georgia-Pacific hiring at this level now.
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Description
Production Superintendent
GENERAL SUMMARY: This position directs the production/processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift to assure cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products.
***Must be willing to work day shift!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directs production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards, to control budget and costs, and to provide data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products produced.
- Establishes short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
- Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to ensure support in attaining output, productivity, and quality.
- Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels.
- Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
- Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.
- Counsels supervisors as needed on job performance and departmental efficiencies.
- Recommends modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
EXPERIENCE:
- Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
- 3-5 years of supervisory training experience preferred.
- Knowledge of USDA regulations
- Strong diplomacy and communication skills
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
- 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base salary range $109,356.30 +/- based upon experience;
- Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan. The amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and
- Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.
Description
Production Superintendent
GENERAL SUMMARY: This position directs the production/processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift to assure cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products.
***Must be willing to work day shift!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directs production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards, to control budget and costs, and to provide data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products produced.
- Establishes short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
- Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to ensure support in attaining output, productivity, and quality.
- Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels.
- Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
- Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.
- Counsels supervisors as needed on job performance and departmental efficiencies.
- Recommends modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
EXPERIENCE:
- Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
- 3-5 years of supervisory training experience preferred.
- Knowledge of USDA regulations
- Strong diplomacy and communication skills
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
- 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base salary range $109,356.30 +/- based upon experience;
- Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan. The amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and
- Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.
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Who's Hiring
- Pilgrim's19
- The Fresh Market18
- Georgia-Pacific13
- SpaceX10
- Raytheon9
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- Food & Beverage76
- Chemicals & Materials49
- Electronics & Hardware46
- Retail36
Entry Level Production Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level production technician job?
Focus on hands-on experience you already have, whether from a technical program, internship, or lab coursework, and highlight it clearly on your resume. Employers at this level look for familiarity with basic equipment operation, attention to detail, and a willingness to follow documented procedures. Certifications in quality control, manufacturing processes, or a related trade can give you a noticeable edge over other new candidates.
Which companies hire entry level production technicians?
Companies hiring entry level production technicians right now include Pilgrim's, The Fresh Market, and Georgia-Pacific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of manufacturers, medical device companies, food processors, and electronics assemblers that regularly bring on junior candidates to grow through on-the-job training.
Are there remote entry level production technician jobs?
Yes, though most production technician work is hands-on and facility-based. About 2% of entry level production technician openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those roles tend to involve quality documentation, data entry, or process monitoring rather than direct equipment operation. Candidates open to on-site work will find significantly more openings overall.
Are these new grad production technician jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior production technician roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op work in place of full-time history, or lists a portfolio or technical coursework as qualifying credentials. Look for language like "training provided" or "entry level welcome" as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level production technicians?
Entry Level production technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on high production volume, strict quality standards, and structured training programs that are designed to bring junior candidates up to speed quickly.