Packer, Stacker, Dumper Line Worker, MI

Packer, Stacker, Dumper Line Worker

We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented individuals to join our operations team as Packers, Stackers, and Dumpers. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that fresh produce is carefully handled, accurately packed, safely stacked, and efficiently moved through the production process. The ideal candidate is dependable, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and committed to maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Shift flexibility is required.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Sort, inspect, and pack fresh produce into boxes, cartons, or crates according to company specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure correct labeling, weights, and counts on all packed products.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to prevent product contamination.
• Safely stack packed cartons or crates onto pallets for storage or shipment.
• Wrap and secure pallets to ensure safe transport and minimize product damage.
• Follow stacking patterns to optimize space, air flow and maintain load stability.
• Load and dump raw produce onto conveyors, hoppers, or processing lines.
• Monitor product flow and remove foreign materials or defective items.
• Ensure dumping is done safely to prevent bruising, damage, or product falling on the floor.

Additional requirements include:

• Prior experience in produce handling, warehouse, or food processing preferred, but not required (training provided).
• Ability to work in varying temperatures (cold storage and production areas).
• Strong attention to detail to maintain quality and food safety standards.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and bend frequently as required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English (Spanish bilingual a plus).
• Commitment to teamwork, reliability, and safety practices.

Skills include:

• Good communication skills, including basic written and spoken English, to ensure understanding of safety procedures and documentation.
• A working knowledge of English and basic math
• Ability to collaborate with management

Working conditions include:

• Fast-paced production facility handling perishable fresh produce.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, including cold storage, refrigerated, and damp environments.
• Frequent interaction with conveyors, pallet jacks, shrink wrap equipment, and other production machinery.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and required (e.g., gloves, hairnets, safety vests, steel-toe shoes as applicable).
• Work may involve exposure to moisture, organic materials, and routine sanitation chemicals.
• Noise levels may vary depending on production activity.
• Shift flexibility required, including potential overtime, weekends, and holidays based on production demands.

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching.
• Repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for packing, stacking, and sorting tasks.
• Manual dexterity required to handle produce, labeling, and packaging materials.
• Ability to maintain pace with production line speed.
• Visual ability to inspect produce for quality, defects, and foreign materials.

Education and experience include:

• Minimum High School Education / G.E.D. preferred or applicable certification
• Understanding of Produce Standards, and or basic produce experience preferred

Company benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more