Food Production Worker / Fork Lift Operator – Tree Nut Processing (Peanut-Free Facility)

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 Operator

Schedule: 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 facility

• Inspect 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!

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