Full-Time Temporary Manufacturing Operator
Arden, NC Production
Job Type
Temporary
Description

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 


Requirements

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