Production Associate | Shelling
southern point staffingAlbany (GA)
About the role
Production Associate As a Production Shelling Associate, you’ll help prepare pecans for use in delicious baked goods and confections. Your day will include working at a shaker machine that separates pecans, carefully inspecting the product as it moves along. You’ll identify and sort good quality pecans from shells and defective pieces. This position requires excellent focus, attention to detail, and the ability to stand or sit for long periods in a production environment.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Monitor shaker machines that separate pecans from shells and debris
- Inspect pecans continuously for quality, removing defective or damaged pieces
- Sort and separate good product from waste according to quality standards
- Maintain focus and attention to detail for extended periods
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
- Follow food safety and sanitation practices
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
- Perform additional tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods while maintaining focus on repetitive tasks
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects
- Comfortable working in a production environment with repetitive motion
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- Willingness to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Previous production, food processing, or quality inspection experience preferred but not required
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (EST)
Mandatory Overtime, no exceptions Schedule may change as the season ramps up.
Assignment Type:
Seasonal – position runs through April 1st, 2027. Possible full-time opportunities for top-performing employees. SPS offers supplemental health insurance to employees while on assignment. SPS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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