Packaging Operator; Day Shift

Job Category:
Manufacturing & Operations
Job Family:
Machine Operations

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Description
This is a full-time day shift position working on a consistent 6:45 am - 7:00 pm rotating schedule. Pay starts at $22.00 an hour, $1,000 sign‑on bonus, $1 weekend premium. Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire. 8% 401(k) match.

• Safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment and machinery.
• Perform troubleshooting and predictive maintenance inspections, as well as minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain the 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 setup activities such as mechanical assembly as well as loading of packaging materials (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.
• 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.
• Ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
• Stop any observed unsafe acts, obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

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).
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

• Retirement benefits: 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP and an extra amount contributed toward retirement every year.
• Incentive pay:
  Earn bonus pay twice a year when company goals are met.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Childcare assistance: up to $5,000 annually, monthly contributions toward childcare expenses.
• Wellness Incentive and employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.