Packing Associate

At Ideation, our Packing Associates play an important role in getting our products from the production line to our customers safely, efficiently, and with the quality our customers expect.

As a Packing Associate
, you'll work as part of a team responsible for preparing, inspecting, packaging, and palletizing finished products. You'll learn different areas of the packaging operation and gain hands‑on experience with equipment, food safety, quality standards, and production processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn new skills, work as part of a team, and build a career in food manufacturing.

No previous food manufacturing experience is required. We're looking for people who are dependable, willing to learn, and safety‑focused.

• Review the daily production schedule and understand the day's production requirements
• Help set up and prepare packaging lines before production begins
• Ensure the appropriate materials, supplies, and equipment are available
• Assist with line changeovers and breakdowns
• Keep products and materials moving efficiently throughout the packaging process

• Operate and assist with packaging equipment, conveyors, printers, and pallet jacks
• Properly bag, box, slice, seal, and package products according to specifications
• Load and unload products and packaging materials
• Stack and unstack products and boxes safely
• Move finished products through packaging and into storage

Protect Product Quality

• Visually inspecting products for defects or foreign material
• Performing weight and count checks
• Verifying packaging, labels, and product information
• Monitoring equipment settings and making adjustments when directed
• Reporting quality or equipment concerns immediately to your leader

• Record downtime, waste, production completion, package verification, and other required information
• Complete metal detector checks and other required quality checks
• Follow customer specifications and company procedures
• Communicate issues quickly and accurately to supervisors and management

• Follow all company safety procedures and food safety requirements
• Follow GMP, SQF, OSHA, and other applicable standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Stay aware of your surroundings and work safely around moving equipment
• Immediately report safety, quality, or equipment concerns

At Ideation, successful employees understand that great products are made by great teams.

You will be expected to:

• Work respectfully and professionally with coworkers and leaders
• Communicate clearly with your team
• Help teammates when needed
• Be willing to learn different positions on the packaging line
• Take ownership of your responsibilities
• Help create a positive and productive work environment

• Previous bakery, food manufacturing, production, or packaging experience is preferred but not required
• We’re willing to train the right person

Skills and abilities

We're looking for someone who is:

• Dependable and punctual
• Willing to learn
• Safety-conscious
• Detail‑oriented
• Comfortable working on a fast‑paced production line
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Able to adapt to changing production needs
• Basic math and counting skills are required

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for an 8-hour shift
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, and reach above shoulder level
• Move products and materials throughout the facility
• Safely operate or work around packaging equipment
• Perform repetitive movements involving hands, wrists, arms, and legs

• Full-time position
• Availability to work assigned shifts
• Open availability may be required for nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must be able to adapt to changing production schedules and priorities
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Must follow all company attendance, safety, food safety, and operating policies