Spice/Prep I - Litehouse : Job Details

Join Litehouse as a Spice Prep I! Location: Lowell, MI Shift: 1st Shift, 7:00am-7:30pm Starting Pay:$18.44/hr Additional Pay: 2nd shift is $1.50/hr, 3rd/D/C Shift is $3/hr Are you detail-oriented, safety-focused, and ready to spice up your career? Would you like to work for a 100% employee-owned food manufacturing company with an outstanding reputation as both a community leader and a great place to work? Litehouse is looking for a Spice Prep I to join our production team! In this hands-on role, you'll help bring delicious products to life by accurately preparing ingredients and supporting our production process. Whether you're working with dry or wet ingredients, your precision and teamwork will help us meet quality standards and keep our operations running smoothly. Litehouse started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family 60 years ago. Since that time, we have become the leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese, manufacturing these delicious products at our four U.S. facilities based in Michigan, Utah, Virginia, and Idaho. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits. We keep a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we operate. Great People Deserve Great Benefits!

• 401(k) + 401(k) Matching
• Dental, Health, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off + Additional Personal Day
• Biweekly pay
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid sick time after 6 months
• Shift Differential
• Rotating 12-hour shifts
• Career advancement opportunities and recognition programs

What You'll Do

• Weigh and prepare ingredients with accuracy, following recipes and production schedules
• Track and handle ingredients using FEFO (First Expired, First Out) practices
• Partner with shift coordinators to align on daily production goals
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to all safety and sanitation protocols
• Complete in-process quality checks and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance
• Communicate equipment or quality issues to supervisors promptly
• Be flexible with scheduling-overtime and weekend availability may be required

• What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing or food production, especially with ingredient prep
• A strong understanding of food safety practices (GMP, PPE, etc.)
• Dependability, attention to detail, and a willingness to work as part of a team

At Litehouse, we don't just make great products-we build great teams. If you're looking to grow with a company that values quality, integrity, and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us keep the flavor flowing!We do not offer sponsorship All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.