Are you looking for a stable position with a predictable schedule that actually gives you more days off out of the year? Spherion Staffing is partnering with a premier food manufacturing facility in North Mankato to hire reliable, detail-oriented Popcorn Production Workers. With our rotating schedule, you will know your entire calendar for the whole year and work roughly one-third fewer days annually than a standard five-day workweek!
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Compensation & Shifts:
Choose the schedule that best fits your lifestyle. Both positions operate on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule (e.g., work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days), which includes working every other weekend.
Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM | $17.75 per hour
Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM | $19.25 per hour
Schedule Perks: You'll work 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next (with built-in overtime!).
Responsibilities:
As a member of the production team, you will help create and package high-quality snack products. Your daily duties will include:
Equipment Operation: Monitor and operate electric popping kettles and automated packaging machinery.
Recipe Adherence: Follow exact product recipes and measurements to ensure the final product meets "gold standard" quality.
Quality Inspection: Visually inspect product moving down the production line to catch errors or defects before packaging.
Packaging & Palletizing: Accurately package finished product bags into boxes and stack/palletize them for shipment.
Food Safety: Maintain a clean, sanitized work environment adhering strictly to food safety regulations and guidelines.
Skills:
High School Diploma or GED
Previous experience in food manufacturing or handling food ingredients
Qualifications:
Ability to consistently lift, move, and dump up to 50 lbs throughout your shift
Proficiency in basic math, reading scales, and following detailed written instructions
Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to food safety and cleanliness
Ability to stand, bend, and remain on your feet for extended periods
Excellent reliability and punctuality
Spherion Staffing connects you with local companies that care about your growth. This position offers a direct path to permanent hire with a premier local employer, giving you access to great full-time benefits upon conversion.
Apply today to jumpstart your career in production!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).