Packaging Operator (Day Shift, $22.00 Hourly Starting Pay)

About the role

This is a fulltime day shift position working on a consistent 6:45 am - 7:00 pm rotating schedule. Pay starts at $22.00 an hour with a $1,000 sign on bonus and a $1 weekend premium. Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire with an 8% 401K match.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment and machinery.
• Perform troubleshooting and predictive maintenance inspections, as well as minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain working area as clean (free of floor debris), organized, and free of standing water.
• Closely monitor packaging quality, make necessary adjustments and communicate changes.
• Keep detailed records and document changes made to the machine during the shift.
• Perform set-up activities such as mechanical assembly as well as loading of packaging materials, such as caps, corrugate and inner cartons.
• Responsible for detailed cleaning activities in all packaging equipment as well as other areas of the plant on a regular basis; this can occasionally mean entire shifts of cleaning duties.
• Maintain levels of glue, lubrication, ink and other consumables as needed.
• Maintain proper levels of consumables in correct locations in work area.
• Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.
• Participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
• Able to identify Critical Control Points (CCP).
• Follow Good Lab Practices and safety SOP’s regarding proper labeling and use of chemicals.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• This position may provide limited work direction to Case Stackers.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Separate liquid product waste from packaging waste and properly dispose of.
• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts, and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience running a production/packaging line is preferred. Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Ability to be forklift and pallet jack certified. Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.

Skills Required

• Demonstrate attention to detail in work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as rates and ratios.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Benefits

• Earn two retirement benefits: an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP and an additional contribution from Schreiber.
• Earn bonus pay: an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Childcare costs: up to $5,000 annually to help with childcare costs, and monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself: a Wellness Incentive and an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company: tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Access to a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help: Partners Helping Partners.
• Benefits that support your whole life: visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.