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Food Production Worker / Fork Lift Operator – Tree Nut Processing (Peanut-Free Facility)
Location: Sandston, VA Pay Rate:$20/hour – Food Production Worker Up to $23/hour – Certified Fork Lift OperatorSchedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Full-Time)
Openings: Multiple positions available Job Overview We are hiring motivated Food Production Workers and experienced Fork Lift Operators to join our growing team at a peanut-free facility specializing in premium food processing. This is a great opportunity to work in a clean, safety-focused environment where you will work with tree nuts as part of a professional production and logistics operation. As a Fork Lift Operator, you will play a key role in moving materials, supporting production flow, and maintaining compliance in our peanut-free facility. Team members in production roles will help work with tree nuts through washing, packaging, and quality control processes.
Key Responsibilities: Wash, process, and package products that work with tree nuts in a regulated food production environment Safely operate sit-down forklifts as a Fork Lift Operator to load, unload, and transport materials Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the peanut-free facilityInspect shipments for accuracy, quality, and damage Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area Follow GMPs, food safety standards, and company policies Assist with inventory tracking and stock rotation Wear required PPE and follow all safety protocols Facility & Safety Standards This role is based in a peanut-free facility. No peanuts or peanut-based products are permitted on-site. Employees will work with tree nuts such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, and macadamia nuts. To maintain food safety compliance: Work boots must be changed into on-site and left at the facility Lockers are provided for personal items No cell phones allowed in manufacturing areas (break areas permitted)
Qualifications: Previous experience in food production or manufacturing preferred Sit-down forklift experience required for Fork Lift Operator positions Forklift certification required for the $23/hour Fork Lift Operator rate (assistance available for qualified candidates) Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks Must be comfortable working in a peanut-free facility and able to work with tree nuts daily Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused Why Join Our Team? Competitive pay with certification incentives Stable weekday schedule Clean, one-floor facility Strong focus on safety and food compliance Supportive, team-oriented work environment Apply Today If you're a dependable Fork Lift Operator or Food Production Worker looking for long-term stability in a professional peanut-free facility where you can work with tree nuts in a safe and structured environment, we encourage you to apply today! #RRSETT1

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$20/hour

Experience level

Entry

Location

Sandston, VA

Occupation

Food Batchmakers

Industry

Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing

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