3rd shift Seasonal Packer

Location:

Ashland

Shift: 3rd

Job Title:

Packer

The Packer works in an area producing product that is packed into trays and cartons for shipping. The primary duties include preparing packaging materials, manually packing product, palletizing goods, and completing final quality inspections of finished goods.

• Prepares cardboard cartons/trays by folding, taping, sorting, and labeling them, ensuring tape guns have sufficient tape.
• Performs visual inspections of finished product packaging for integrity, checking bag registration, code dates, prices, bag and case seals, and removing out‑of‑spec product.
• Fills cartons/displays based on packaging specifications, ensuring correct labels and seals are applied.
• Stacks cartons/trays on pallets or skids using correct stacking patterns and may use a pallet jack to move finished goods up to 300 lb.
• Clears loose product from turntable area, discards defective bags or boxes, and sweeps loose product from the floor.
• Assists with product rework according to plant expectations.
• Adheres to safety and hygiene guidelines, including housekeeping and personal protection.
• Maintains a clean work area and follows 5S protocols.
• Stores packaging room supplies in designated areas.
• Clears work area aisles and exits of obstructions and removes trash from the floor.
• Performs sanitation tasks such as equipment washes, seasoner cleanings, and wipeouts.
• Prepares lines for startup and assists with equipment changeovers when applicable.
• May operate tray‑making or stapling machines.
• Reports issues to Machine Operators, Group Leader, or Supervisor as needed.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

High School Diploma or GED and/or one year of production experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Sitting: seldom, Standing: continuously, Walking: frequently, Driving: occasionally, Using hands: continuously, Climbing: occasionally, Stooping or kneeling: frequently, Talking or hearing: continuously, Tasting or smelling: frequently, Two‑handed carry: frequently, Pushing: continuously, Pulling: continuously, Overhead work: frequently, Ladder climbing: frequently, Repetitive twisting: continuously, Bending: continuously, Hand dexterity: continuously.

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, occasional exposure to high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and caustic chemicals. Noise levels are usually loud.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, competitive health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits begin on the first day of employment.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.