Packer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Full Time Wasco, CA, Wasco, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Packer

Production

The Packer is responsible for packaging pistachios and ensuring finished products are efficiently packed to meet production standards. This role includes operating packaging equipment, maintaining product quality, performing inspections, and ensuring proper labeling and storage of packaged products while complying with food safety, quality, and company standards.

• Package pistachios into designated containers, bags, cartons, or pallets according to product specifications.
• Operate and monitor packaging equipment to ensure efficient and accurate filling of products.
• Perform quality checks to verify proper weights, seals, labels, and packaging integrity.
• Properly label packaged products with batch numbers, production codes, expiration dates, and other required information.
• Inspect pistachios and packaging materials to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Report product quality concerns, packaging defects, or equipment malfunctions to supervisors.
• Maintain accurate records of production quantities and completed work.
• Assist with inventory counts and report shortages, damages, or discrepancies.
• Follow all safety procedures, GMPs, food safety regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of packaging areas, equipment, conveyor systems, and storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing, production, warehouse, or packaging experience preferred.
• Forklift certification not required but may be beneficial.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic math and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to safely operate packaging equipment and machinery.

• Food manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to dust, noise, varying temperatures, and moving machinery.
• Indoor work with occasional exposure to warm roasting and processing areas.
• May work around chemicals used for sanitation and cleaning.
• May work around allergens including pistachios and other tree nuts.
• Requires compliance with GMP, food safety, and sanitation requirements.

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting 10 lbs.
• Lifting 25 lbs.
• Lifting 50 lbs.
• Carrying
• Pushing/Pulling
• Reaching Above Shoulder
• Twisting
• Climbing
• Kneeling/Crouching
• Fine Hand Manipulation
• Use of Vision
• Hearing/Speaking

• Occasionally: Up to 33% of the workday
• Frequently: 34% to 66% of the workday
• Constantly: 67% to 100% of the workday

Primex Farms, LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and all applicable state and federal laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position unless doing so would create an undue hardship. The Company engages in a timely, good-faith interactive process regarding accommodation requests.

Primex Farms, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.