Packager, Manufacturing ​/ Production

The Packaging Operator plays a key role in ensuring food products are properly packaged, labeled, and prepared for shipment from a production environment. This position works on an assembly line, monitors product quality, and performs routine cleaning and inspection tasks to maintain a safe, efficient, and compliant operation.

• Monitor the assembly line to ensure food products coming out of production are handled efficiently and correctly.
• Package finished products for shipment according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly while standing for an 8-hour shift to move materials and finished goods.
• Perform routine cleaning of facility floors and production equipment to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Label finished goods accurately and verify that all packaging meets specifications.
• Conduct visual inspections of packaging to identify defects, damage, or inconsistencies and report any issues.
• Follow production, packaging, and general labor procedures in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Work effectively as part of a production team to meet daily output and quality goals.
• Adhere to all safety, cleanliness, and quality guidelines in a food manufacturing environment, including allergen awareness.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by maintaining high standards of work and suggesting process enhancements when appropriate.

• At least 2 years of previous manufacturing experience in a production setting.
• Ability to stand comfortably for an 8-hour shift while performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in a food manufacturing environment that may contain allergens.
• Experience with packaging and general labor in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform accurate visual inspections of products and packaging.
• Attention to detail when labeling finished goods and verifying packaging quality.
• Reliability and consistency in following established production and GMP procedures.

This opportunity offers long-term stability and room for growth in a company that is actively expanding and investing in its workforce. Team members receive merit-based pay increases every six months, recognizing strong performance and dedication. The organization supports work-life balance with paid time off, including one week of vacation after one year of service and an additional 40 hours that can be used as needed.

Employees also benefit from a bonus program, which recently provided a significant year-end bonus, reflecting the companys commitment to rewarding hard work and contribution.

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility that operates under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The environment requires adherence to specific attire and personal appearance guidelines, including no jewelry, fake eyelashes, or piercings while on the production floor. Certain areas of the facility can be cold, and jackets are provided for comfort. The floors can be wet due to production processes, but the facility is very well lit and designed to be relatively comfortable.

Work is performed on an assembly line over 8-hour shifts, with occasional overtime, and may involve first (7:00 a.m.3:30 p.m.), second (3:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.), or third (11:00 p.m.7:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday) shift schedules.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Avon, OH.

The pay range for this position is $17.21 - $20.66/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
  
  Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  
  Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  Short and long-term disability
  
  Health Spending Account (HSA)
  Transportation benefits
  
  Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO,…