Full-Time Temporary Manufacturing Operator in Arden, North Carolina at ARCADIA FARMS LLC

Arcadia Beverage is hiring Full-Time Temporary Manufacturing Operators to support a customer-specific "dog bone" labeling project running through the end of 2026. This is a hands-on production role focused on manual labeling, repalletizing, and preparing finished pallets for warehouse allocation. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys repetitive, detail-oriented work in a fast-paced team environment and is looking for a steady, time-bound opportunity with a three-day workweek.

What We Do:

• Arcadia is a people-first organization. We exist to care for each other through our actions and values, and to share that with everyone we encounter.
• Arcadia Beverage has over 80 years of beverage co-packing experience, and we are a pasteurized cold fill scale contract packager of non-alcoholic / non-carbonated beverages for major retailers and food service distributors.

Our Core Values:

• Care Deeply
• Respect & Support the Whole Person
• Grow & Learn Everyday
• Celebrate & Have Fun
• Do What We Say We're Going to Do

What You'll Do:

• Bottle, box, package, and palletize product as part of standard production
• Break down finished pallets in preparation for the dog bone application process
• Manually apply three (3) dog bones to six (6) bottles per case, following placement standards
• Restack cases onto pallets in the correct configuration
• Rewrap and relabel completed pallets for warehouse allocation
• Support a weekly project volume of approximately 30–60 pallets
• Ensure safety, quality, and food safety by following company rules and standards, enforcing the requirements, and communicating violations or concerns to the leadership team

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions for the duration of a 12-hour shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle cases of product consistently throughout the shift
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow placement and packaging standards precisely
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the full scheduled shift each week (Monday, Thursday, Friday — 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-based production environment
• Prior manufacturing, warehouse, packaging, or production experience preferred but not required
• Commitment to the position through the project end date of December 31, 2026

Schedule:

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Begin Date: Upon Hire
• End Date: December 31, 2026

The Perks:

• A supportive, people-first team culture grounded in our core values
• Hands-on production experience with a long-tenured co-packing leader
• Predictable three-day-a-week schedule with four days off
• A $200 completion bonus will be awarded to temporary employees who achieve 90 days of temp employment.
• A $300 completion bonus will be awarded to temporary employees who are still actively employed at the conclusion of the project on December 31st.
• If the project is completed before December 31st, temporary employees will be rewarded with a $300 bonus upon project completion.

Please note: this is a full-time, temporary, project-based role and is not eligible for medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), or other benefits offered to permanent employees.

The Interview Process:

• Initial phone screen with our human resources department
• On-site interview to tour the facility and meet the team
• Offer

Ready to Join Us? If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of a hands-on team in the dynamic world of beverages, we can't wait to meet you and see how you can make a significant impact on Arcadia Beverage! Apply now to be part of our refreshing journey. https://www.arcadiabev.com/careers