2nd Shift Production Associate

Company: Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Inc
Location: Elmwood Park
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Description: Dr. Praegers was founded in 1992 with the mission to bring delicious frozen food to everyone. Its not every day that two heart surgeons get into the food business, but over 20 years ago thats exactly what our dads did. Motivated by what they saw in their practice, our parents set out on a mission to encourage sensible eating. They knew ingredients had to be nutritious and simple, that everything had to be delicious, and that their products needed to be super simple to make. While the world has changed since our little family business first got started, our focus remains true to our dads vision, and we work every day to make them proud. To learn more visit: Dr. Praeger's HistoryResponsibilities: \tResponsible for compliance with all GMPs, Food Safety procedures, and regulatory standards that are established by OSHA, FDA, USDA, and Dr. Praegers Sensible Foods. \tKeep the work area clean. \tResponsible for keeping pallets neat and orderly. \tTransport trash and debris away from production areas. \tMonitor the efficiency of the production line to ensure timely load and shipment. \tAssemble and prepare goods for shipment. \tAbility to follow directions. \tOperate heavy-duty equipment. \tUtilization of Redzone software \tFill out all documentation completely. \tSupport Machine operators as needed. \tStart and stop equipment. Physical requirements: \tAbility to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. \tMust be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time and frequently push, pull, bend, and reach. Skills (required): \tStrong communication skills. \tAbility to work in a team environment. \tBilingual preferred. Disclaimer: Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

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