Production Associate - 1st Shift

Starting at $20/hour + $700 Sign-On Bonus

Location: Lebanon, TN
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM (includes a paid 30-minute lunch and paid 15-minute break).

Looking for a steady, full-time job with competitive pay, good benefits, and opportunities to grow? Tennessee Cheesecake is looking for dependable team members to join our production team!

Experience: Previous experience in food production, restaurants, commercial kitchens, bakeries, manufacturing, or warehouse environments is a plus, but not required. We value candidates who bring relevant work experience, dependability, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Training will be provided to help you learn our processes and succeed in the role.

What We Offer

- Starting pay of $20/hour

- $700 sign-on bonus after 90 days with excellent attendance

- Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule (7:00 AM–4:30 PM)

- Paid breaks

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Paid time off and paid holidays

- Company-paid life insurance

- 401(k) with company match

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A Path to Growth and Higher Pay

At Tennessee Cheesecake, we believe our team members should have opportunities to learn, grow their skills, and increase their earning potential.

Our production team has a four-level skill progression program, starting at $20/hour. As you learn new processes, demonstrate proficiency, and qualify for additional responsibilities, you have opportunities to advance. Each level offers higher pay.

For employees interested in taking on additional responsibility, there may also be opportunities to pursue specialized positions or leadership roles as they become available. These opportunities are based on business needs, qualifications, experience, and demonstrated performance.

We want employees who want to learn, improve, and build their future with us.

What You'll Do

Production Associates work in different areas of our manufacturing operation. Team members are cross-trained and rotate between different production areas based on business needs. Responsibilities may include:

- Assisting with baking and food production processes, including operating equipment

- Assembling and disassembling equipment

- Removing finished cheesecakes from pans

- Packaging, labeling, and preparing products for shipment

- Washing dishes, equipment, and production tools

- Moving, stacking, and organizing products and supplies

- Following food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures

- Working with teammates to keep production running smoothly

What We're Looking For

- Dependable individuals with a good attendance record

- Willingness to learn and take on new tasks

- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

- Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team

- Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Physical Requirements: This position involves standing and walking for most of the shift, frequent bending, stooping, and reaching, repetitive hand and arm movements, and frequent lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds. Employees must also be able to push and pull loaded baking racks.

Food Safety Requirements: Because we manufacture food products, certain hygiene and appearance requirements apply. Jewelry, false eyelashes, nail polish, and artificial nails are not permitted in production areas.

Additional Requirements

- Must be at least 18 years old

- Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening

- Must complete a paid working interview as part of the hiring process

Additional Scheduling Requirements: Additional overtime or weekend work may occasionally be required based on production demands and seasonal business needs.

Join Our Team!

If you're dependable, willing to learn, and interested in an opportunity where you can grow your skills and earning potential, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to become part of the Tennessee Cheesecake team.

Tennessee Cheesecake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.