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Production Associate - Prep

1/9/2026

As a Production Associate, you will ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency in the production process. You will prepare ingredients, inspect raw materials, and maintain communication with coworkers and supervisors.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Diversified Foods and Seasonings is a leading food manufacturing company headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana. Our facility in Madisonville, Louisiana has the capabilities to produce retail-size bowls and flexible pouches as well as food service flexible pouches in either a refrigerated or frozen format. In Nebraska City, Nebraska, we make a wide variety of frozen or refrigerated dishes in flexible pouches ranging from one pound to six pounds for our food service customers. Think of perfectly seasoned cooked meat mixes for filling burritos, or the creamiest macaroni and cheese imaginable, or a truly zesty BBQ dish – these are just a few of the delicious foods we create here. At Diversified, we not only make fantastic-tasting food – we also develop the ingredients that make food taste better. For example, we manufacture proprietary custom blended dry marinades, gravies, sauces, batters and breadings. Our products help to create the kind of succulent fried chicken everyone loves – with just the right spice levels in the breading. Or the delicious brown gravy that makes a hot roast beef sandwich so delectable. Our culinary team will work hand-in-hand with you to achieve the best possible product for your individual product profile and your specific marketplace. Our motto is TASTE WHAT PASSION CAN INSPIRE – and at Diversified, we live these words every day.

About the Role

Description

Production Associate - Join the DFS Family!

Location: Madisonville, LA

Schedule: 2 pm - 10:30 pm

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Why Join Us?

At Diversified Foods and Seasonings (a division of Al Copeland Investments), we produce millions of pounds of top-quality, kettle-cooked side dishes and gravies annually, serving restaurants across the U.S. and globally. We are proud of our product and our team, and we’re looking for a dedicated Production Associate to join us in Madisonville, LA!

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What We Offer:

We offer a supportive environment and an excellent benefits package, including:

401(k)
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance
Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
Flexible shifts
Birthday and Anniversary Recognition

What You’ll Do

As a Production Associate, you’ll be a key part of our production team, ensuring food safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Ensure ingredients are prepared according to recipe specifications or batch requirements.

• Inspect raw materials for quality, freshness, and compliance with food safety standards.

• Accurately observe, record, label, and report production data.

• Stay updated on product details, packaging materials, and palletization requirements.

• Maintain clear, effective communication with coworkers and supervisors.

• Ensure that the workspace is always clean and meets GMP, HACCP, and SSOP standards.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to contribute to smooth, efficient production.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

Basic math and reading skills.
The ability to stay active on your feet for up to 10 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and move comfortably with bending, stooping, and kneeling in a fast-paced setting.
Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends.

Key Skills

Basic Math SkillsReading SkillsFood SafetyQuality InspectionCommunicationData RecordingIngredient PreparationComplianceGMP StandardsHACCP StandardsSSOP StandardsPhysical StaminaFlexibilityTeamworkAttention to DetailTime Management