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Packaging Operator; Day Shift

Job in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listing for: Schreiber Foods
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Packaging Engineer, Industrial Maintenance, Production Associate / Production Line
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)

Compensation

  • 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  match
Job Category

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family

Machine Operations

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Full‑Time Position

This is a full‑time day shift position working on a consistent 6:45 am – 7:00 pm rotating schedule.

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.
Benefits
  • 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. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
  • Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
  • Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
  • Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and…
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