Packaging Attendant

About the role

The Packaging Attendant will operate the hydraulic dumper to feed cribbed product into the line flow within a refrigerated area while working with minimal supervision, ensure a steady line flow from MDS through both scale decks, carry out necessary cleaning and sanitation tasks, and manage product sizing, while maintaining consistent line flow.

Responsibilities

• Maintain addback equipment, scales, and buckets to ensure accurate and steady line flow, following all GMP requirements.
• Prevent mixing of product types by confirming addback matches line requirements; remove foreign material and identify product defects.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment as certified, position cribs, and control product sizing and grading in the cold room.
• Apply quality process techniques, report issues, and support continuous quality standards; perform magnet checks and audit reports.
• Promote company safety, participate in facility clean-up, assist with maintenance and cleaning, and complete all required reports and records.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working in food production preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification required.
• Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
• Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
• Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
• Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.
• Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.
• Physically capable of bending frequently and lifting heavy objects (up to 40 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working in food production preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification required.
• Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
• Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
• Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
• Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.
• Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.
• Physically capable of bending frequently and lifting heavy objects (up to 40 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations.

Skills

• Technical ability with a digital-first approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical capability to meet job requirements.
• Safe operation of Powered Industrial Vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Insurance day ONE of employment.
• 401k match up to 6%.
• PTO, company holidays, wellness days.
• Maternity/paternity leave.
• Education reimbursement.

Pay

Starting at 26.06 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts.

Schedule

Available Shift: D Crew/PM Shift (6PM-6AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule, shift differential offered.