The Fennville processing facility of Birds Eye Foods, Inc. originally opened in the 1920's. The last addition took place in 1997. Processing on 13 lines we produce a wide range of fresh and manufactured items. Our fresh pack includes cherries, blueberries and apples. Frozen items processed include strawberries, peaches and raspberries. Last year we processed 17 million pounds of cherries.

Type of work: Positions include grading, general labor, forklift drivers, quality assurance inspectors and positions on the sanitation crew. We run two shifts 10 hours per day with sanitation working the 3rd shift. Depending on the timing of the crop some weekends may be required.

Packing Seasons: During our fresh pack season, which begins in July, we hire between 100-150 associates to assist in the processing of our world-class product. The busiest fresh pack item is cherries, which run from the beginning of July through early August. These are immediately followed by fresh blueberries and apples, which end the fresh pack season in December.

Wages: Starting seasonal wages range from $7.50 per hour for general labor to $9.00 per hour depending on the position being filled.

Unemployment benefits are available if you meet Michigan criteria.