Packaging Production Worker 1st Shift

Shift

1st SHIFT: Monday‑Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Ensure product conforms to specifications.
• Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible product.
• Operate taping machines, shrink‑wrap machines, pallet jacks, trash and recycling compactors as needed.
• Perform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions as directed.
• Successfully complete all required technical training and skills verification.
• Successfully complete all required soft‑skills training.
• Return from breaks promptly and notify lead/foreman/supervisor before leaving the department.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork.
• Attend all department and company‑scheduled meetings.
• Work the scheduled shift as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and functioning properly.
• Suggest improvements and continuously improve the quality of support activities.
• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards.
• Follow company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP training, company prerequisite programs, SOPs, and SSOPs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
• Keep records of product usage to follow FIFO (first‑in, first‑out).
• Count and place packages in appropriate caddies, maintain accurate records, and wash/sanitize carts, racks, and trucks.
• Handle finished product, placing it continuously on trays or assembly lines for shipment.
• Make pallets by stacking boxes, preparing them with cardboard wrapping, manually shrink‑wrapping, and moving pallets with a manual pallet jack.

Qualifications

• Required Education: None.
• Required Experience: None.
• Preferred: Knowledge of warehouse and assembly‑line operations is a plus.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive functions.
• Adherence to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to accept direction from department leads and supervisors.
• Effective communication with co‑workers and supervisors.
• Team‑oriented work style.
• Capability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attendance and dependability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Great communication skills.

Pay

The hiring range for this role is $15.81 – $23.71 hourly. Actual wages vary based on market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) participation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Annual incentive and program‑specific awards.

Physical Demands

The role requires regular standing, walking, using hands to handle objects, and lifting or moving up to 25 lb. Occasionally, the employee must sit, reach with hands and arms, and lift or move up to 50 lb. Close vision is required.

Work Environment

The work setting is a plant/office environment with varying temperatures and noise levels, exposure to manufacturing equipment, and wet/slippery floors. Travel may be required.