Packaging Operator; Nights - Rotating Weekends
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Packaging Engineer, Production Associate / Production Line
Location: City of Rochester
Position
Packaging Operator – 12‑Hour Night Shift at the fairlife manufacturing facility in Webster, NY.
Shift Schedule6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule; every other weekend.
Base Pay$24–$25 per hour, with variable pay and bonus opportunities.
Responsibilities- Follow all safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
- Report to and follow directions of Production Supervisors.
- Safely operate moving equipment and make adjustments within process limits to package accurate, defect‑free cases with sleeved bottles.
- Observe machine operations to ensure quality conformity to specifications and SOPs.
- Inspect packaged product throughout the process, verifying that all meet finished specifications and adjust the process as needed; escalating issues to a supervisor.
- Supply packaging equipment with materials such as sleeves, corrugate, shrink film, glue, pallets, and stretch wrap.
- Periodically count and record finished or rejected materials.
- Clean packaging equipment, ancillary tools, conveyors, and surrounding areas; maintain the entire packaging line in audit‑ready condition.
- Proactively monitor the production line and conveyors for problems; efficiently resolve stoppages and record downtime reasons.
- Stop and address machines when faults occur, clear jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor or technician.
- Troubleshoot problems, perform minor repairs with the correct tools, and participate in preventive maintenance.
- Use visual observation of gauges and listening to mechanical sounds to ensure equipment is functioning properly; inform maintenance if issues cannot be corrected.
- Aid in training new personnel or upskilling team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computational skills including simple math and reasoning.
- Ability to operate equipment effectively after training.
- Ability to troubleshoot small problems and log them appropriately.
- Adherence to safety procedures while working efficiently.
- Must possess or be able to obtain an Industrial Truck Operator License.
- Capability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proficiency in English, including written and verbal communication.
- Standing throughout the shift, walking on uneven concrete or tile, lifting full packaged cases.
- Pushing/pulling rolls of labels, stacking collapsed boxes, using cleaning tools; bending or stooping occasionally.
- Squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and turning to pick up product from the floor and during cleanup.
- Climbing, balancing, and reaching for items on or above shoulder level.
- Manipulating hands and fingers for pressing buttons, opening equipment doors, typing, clearing jams, and executing changeovers.
- Notify supervision of repairs or adjustments that may affect product quality or food safety.
- Observe and comply with the color‑coded container policy in production areas.
- Meet company, customer, and government requirements and standards.
- Initiate actions to prevent nonconformities in food safety and quality systems.
- Identify and record food‑safety and quality problems.
- Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming products until the issue is corrected.
- In absence, a qualified employee with the same skill level assumes duties.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one.
- Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness insurance).
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance up to $10,000.
- Family‑care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support.
- 401(k) plan with up to 9 % employer match.
- Wellness reimbursement up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability.
- Employer HSA funding for HDHP participants.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 and student‑loan repayment assistance $200/month.
- Learning and development programs.
- Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups.
Webster, NY.
Reports ToPackaging Supervisor.
TravelLittle to none.
Work StatusNon‑exempt.
EEO Statementfairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job‑related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company.
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