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Northern Gold Foods Ltd.

Plant Electrician

Eugene, OR · On-site

$40 - $52/hr

Northern Gold Foods (USA) is an innovative company that is continuing to grow and expand. We are a leading manufacturer of a wide range of healthy and great tasting breakfast and snack products. We ...

Northern Gold Foods Ltd.

Plant Electrician

Eugene, OR · On-site

$40 - $52/hr

Northern Gold Foods (USA) is an innovative company that is continuing to grow and expand. We are a leading manufacturer of a wide range of healthy and great tasting breakfast and snack products. We ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level northern gold foods in the United States is $17.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Northern Gold Foods vs Food Production Worker?

AspectEntry Level Northern Gold FoodsFood Production Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic food safety trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentFood processing facilities, assembly linesManufacturing plants, food packaging lines
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by food manufacturing companies like Northern Gold FoodsUsed across various food production companies, including Northern Gold Foods

Both roles typically require similar credentials and work in food processing environments. Entry Level Northern Gold Foods positions often focus on specific tasks within the company's operations, while Food Production Workers may work across multiple companies in the industry. The roles are closely related, with overlapping responsibilities and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Northern Gold Foods job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,327 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Production Shift Lead- Multiple Shifts Available

Northern Gold Foods Ltd.

Eugene, OR • On-site

$23 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Stay comfortable at Northern Gold Foods! We are a climate-controlled facility.

Northern Gold Foods (USA) is actively recruiting Production Shift Leads to join our team here at our Junction City, Oregon location.

We are currently hiring for Production Shift Leads for:

Monday - Thursday

Nights

Friday-Sunday

Days

Who we are.

Feel Good with Northern Gold! Northern Gold Foods is a co-manufacturer of breakfast and snack products for some of the most successful brands in the world. Our family and team-oriented spirit is an important part of the company's culture. Founding principles such as commitment to quality, personalized customer service and consistency of product, upon which the company was built, remain vital to our success.

Great products begin with great people, and we're always looking for the best.

We produce a variety of breakfast and granola products for some the world's most iconic brands and retailers. With state-of-the-art facilities, and unmatched experience, we solve challenges that others can't. That's why many consider us the best in the world at what we do.

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of a Production Shift Lead is to help coordinate and manage internal production resources in order to accomplish daily production objectives. This position serves as a second level of on-floor management or the primary position of Production Operators when a supervisor is not available.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Work with the Production Supervisor to organize and manage a team of Production Operators to carry out daily production-related activities, including identifying required tasks and assigning specific tasks to specific crew members.
  • Ensure that all production-related activities follow strict standards for both quality control and safety.
  • Production reporting: including efficiency, waste and time management.
  • Orientate new employees to the processes and policies of the production line.
  • Troubleshooting process issues to execute corrective actions.
  • Liaising with other departments including Quality Control and Maintenance and Warehouse.
  • Operate all production line equipment including industrial mixers, scales, labelers, ovens, etc.
  • Accurately measure and prepare food ingredients following approved written recipes.
  • Perform sanitation of production equipment, parts and surrounding environment.
  • Records documentation to verify compliance with all required quality specifications and procedure checks for assigned area.
  • Ensures the safety, accuracy and overall workflow of the production line during the shift.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be detailed oriented
  • The ability to work independently by utilizing all trained processes and procedures with minimal supervision
  • Basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • Able to receive, digest and implement constructive feedback provided by leadership
  • Experience in food manufacturing, or production, is preferred but no required
  • Forklift experience is an asset, but not a requirement
  • The ability to speak, read and write English fluently as it pertains to fulfilling the job requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Standing and walking up to 10 -12 hours
  • Able to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs.
  • Able to push/pull more than 1,000 lbs. using pallet jack
  • Able to continually bend, stoop, twist, and use of arms, wrists, and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shift
  • Able to occasionally kneel, reach above the shoulder, work at heights, and climb stairs with ingredients weighing 25 to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS:

  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • 401k with company match
  • 8 Paid holidays
  • AD&D & Life insurance
  • Quarterly bonus program
  • Merit raises
  • Competitive PTO policy
  • Employee referral program
  • Opportunity for growth and advancement

Northern Gold Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.