Job description

Mission Foods in Fresno, CA is seeking experienced Production Lead Candidates to join our team.

Shifts: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd  

Fair Date: 8/17/2026

Fair Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM

Location: 2849 E Edgar Ave. Fresno, CA 93706

Pay Range: $23.58-$24.16 per hour

**MUST BE ABLE TO HAVE FLEXIBILITY, ROTATE SHIFTS, AND WORK WEEKENDS

Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to:

• Meet with hiring managers
• Interview on-site
• Learn about our Production Department
• Explore career opportunities with Mission Foods

Please bring:

• Resume
• Valid government - issued ID

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in a production line in a manufacturing plant required.
• Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience overseeing a production line is highly preferred
• Must have good organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize assigned work.
• Experience with manufacturing safety concepts, applications and committees.
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Must be able to work independently with a proven record of follow-though, teamwork and accountability
• Excellent people skills with the ability to adapt to system changes as needed.
• Able to perform simple analysis
• SAP & ADP knowledge preferred
• Effectively communicate in Spanish and English
• Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for long periods of time
• Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold and small areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends.
• Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications.
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs

Our Full Benefit Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Night and Evening shift differentials, Paid Overtime, Uniform and shoe allowances, Referral and Retention Programs, Vacation Pay and Paid Holidays. Employees also benefit from an employee discount program on products.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

At Mission, we believe that good food can take you places. From our humble beginnings as a small tortilla factory in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles to becoming a global brand recognized worldwide, we’ve always strived to help you explore the endless possibilities of tortillas and tortilla chips.

Since 1977, Mission® has been creating fresh, authentic Mexican food products you can find in your local grocery store including Guerrero, Maseca and Calidad to name a few. Mission®, a subsidiary of Gruma Corporation, is the #1 tortilla company in the U.S. and manufactures a variety of authentic Mexican products. As we’ve grown, we’ve made sure to always put an emphasis on authentic flavors, while providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together.