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Packaging Operator; Day Shift

Job in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listing for: CareerArc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Industrial Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22 USD Hourly USD 22.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Packaging Operator (Day Shift, $22.00 Hourly Starting Pay)

Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations Job Family: Machine Operations

Job Description: This is a fulltime day shift position working on a consistent 7:00 am - 7:00 pm rotating schedule. #INDGR

  • Pay Starts at $22.00 an hour
  • $1 weekend premium
  • All benefits start day 1 of employment
  • 8% company 401k match
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment and machinery.
  • Perform troubleshooting and predictive maintenance inspections, as well as minor repairs as needed.
  • Maintain working area as clean (free of floor debris), organized, and free of standing water.
  • Closely monitor packaging quality, make necessary adjustments and communicate changes.
  • Keep detailed records and document changes made to the machine during the shift.
  • Perform set‑up activities such as mechanical assembly as well as loading of packaging materials, such as caps, corrugate and inner cartons.
  • Responsible for detailed cleaning activities in all packaging equipment as well as other areas of the plant on a regular basis; this can occasionally mean entire shifts of cleaning duties.
  • Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.
  • Maintain levels of glue, lubrication, ink and other consumables as needed.
  • Maintain proper levels of consumables in correct locations in work area.
  • Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
  • Able to identify Critical Control Points (CCP).
  • Follow Good Lab Practices and safety SOP's regarding proper labeling and use of chemicals.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • This position may provide limited work direction to Case Stackers.
  • Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Separate liquid product waste from packaging waste and properly dispose of.
  • This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
  • Safety Protocol
    • Stop any observed unsafe acts, and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
    • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
    • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience running a production/packaging line is preferred.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

  • Ability to be forklift and pallet jack certified.
  • Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.

Skills Required:

  • Demonstrate attention to detail in work.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
  • Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
  • Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as rates and ratios.
  • Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
  • Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
  • Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
Eligible partners will receive
  • Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That's a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.

    That's hard to beat!
  • Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
  • Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
  • Childcare costs
    . Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of…
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