Food Packaging and General Labor

Schedule:Full-Time 1st shift starting at 6am

Type:Contract to Hire

Employment Group is hiring Packaging/Utility Associate in Kalamazoo. This position assists production lines with ensuring inventory is ready for production and supporting clean up and order packing. Serves as a backup for positions within the production department and as temporary help in various departments. This position is in a temperature-controlled environment.

• Opens products for assigned tables as needed or coordinates with Production Management the raw materials needs of production.
• Performs physical counts on raw materials on a daily basis as needed.
• Assists with garbage disposal (i.e., boxes/de-bagging materials).
• Assists with beef trimmings from steak machines.
• Maintains excellent quality, sanitation, safety, and production standards. Maintains the facility to meet food safety standards.
• Stacks products on pallets and cooler racks according to the appropriate route and/or order.
• Prepares completed pallets of product to be loaded on trucks.
• Maintain stock products in an organized fashion, rotating daily and providing an accurate inventory report to the production management team.
• Weighs and labels boxes and packages in an accurate and timely manner.

• Ability to follow directions, standard procedures and respond to instructions
• Ability to solve routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.
• Can communicate in English including reading labels, signs, etc.
• Team player
• Has a very good sense of task planning and organizing
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Medical, Vision, Dental and HSA after 60 days of employment
• 6 Paid Holidays after 1500 Hours worked

At Employment Group, we believe in empowering people to succeed. As a company committed to our team members, clients, and communities, we foster a culture of support, growth, and collaboration. When you join Employment Group, you’re not just beginning a job — you’re becoming part of a dedicated team that values teamwork, development, and making a positive impact.

Applicants should be prepared to comply with onboarding procedures such as a drug screen, background check, and any additional requirements that may be necessary for the role.