1st shift Packaging Associate

About the role

The Packaging Associate processes finished goods in a systematic flow from the oven room into the blast freezer and then to the final pack line, working in a fast-paced environment that requires teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished goods into boxes according to company specifications.
• Visually inspect products for defects, quality standards, proper labeling, and accurate coding.
• Weigh, seal, and label containers or products with the appropriate shipping information.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet daily production quotas, often in an assembly-line style of processing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including clearing waste.
• Safely operate packing equipment, such as tape guns, denester tray machines, shrink-wrappers, carton stackers, and film applicators.
• Move finished goods to their destination for storage or shipping.
• Perform other related duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• High level of attention to detail for inspecting products, verifying proper labels, and confirming correct packaging/cases.
• Ability to stand for long periods (8–12-hour shifts), walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Capability to keep up with production lines that reach speeds of 96 to 106 units per minute.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to report issues such as defective materials, malfunctioning equipment, or workplace hazards.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus but not required.
• Compliance with all company safety rules and OSHA regulations.