Produce Production Associate

Job Description About the RoleStable 4-day workweek. Paid training. Real benefits after conversion. SummitPoint People Solutions is hiring three Produce Processing Associates to support fresh-produce fulfillment for Kroger Loyalty Fulfillment Cincinnati in Monroe, Ohio. You'll wash, cut, package, and prep fresh produce in a clean, refrigerated production room (~40&degree;F).This role starts as a paid evaluation period. Ongoing placement is based on performance and business needs.Pay$16.25/hour during paid training$18.25/hour after conversion to ongoing employmentSchedules (3 openings)Each shift is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 1-hour unpaid lunch (8 paid hours per day, 32 paid hours per week). Four consecutive days on, three consecutive days off. You select one shift at the application and work that fixed schedule each week.Shift 01: Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Off Mon-Wed | 1 positionShift 02: Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue | Off Wed-Fri | 1 positionShift 03: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Off Sun-Tue | 1 positionHours may vary with daily order volume. Employees may be released early when production is complete.What You'll DoWash, trim, slice, and package produce to specUse knives and processing equipment safelyKeep workstations food-safe and sanitaryComplete production and temperature logs accuratelyWhat We NeedRequired:18 years or olderLegally authorized to work in the U.S.Able to stand and perform repetitive hand movements for the full shiftAble to safely lift up to 50 lbsAble to work in a ~40&degree;F refrigerated room with wet surfaces and moderate noiseWilling to safely use knives, slicers, and other processing equipment (training provided)Able to follow food safety, sanitation, handwashing, and PPE rules at all timesAble to read and accurately complete production and temperature logsReliable attendance on the fixed shift you selectPreferred (not required):Prior experience in produce processing, food production, or warehouse fulfillmentBasic knife-handling skillsForklift or pallet-jack experienceBenefits (after tryout, full-time)QSEHRA health reimbursement up to $550/mo, eligible at 30 days401(k) through ADP, eligible at 90 daysUp to 5 PTO days per year (3 at 90 days, 2 more at 180)2 paid bereavement days$500 service anniversary bonus, $500 referral bonusFood Handler Permit (required within 30 days) paid by usPPE providedHiring Process (about one week)Apply with a resume or brief work history and answer the four screening questions.We review your application within 1-2 business days.If we move forward, you'll e-sign our full application and a standalone FCRA background check and drug screening authorization via Adobe Sign.Background check and drug screening (2-3 business days).On-site facility tour and interview at 6266 Hamilton Lebanon Rd, Monroe, OH.Offer letter if we're aligned.All offers are contingent on a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and Form I-9 work authorization verification. Employment is at will. SummitPoint People Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.Job Type: Full-timePay: $16.25 - $19.25 per hourExpected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per weekBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingPaid time offPaid training