Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain packaging equipment and related machinery.
- Adjust equipment to meet product and packaging specifications.
- Perform quality checks on products and packaging.
- Complete production and quality documentation accurately and in real time.
- Monitor equipment and product flow to identify and address issues.
- Respond quickly to equipment issues or slowdowns.
- Report production concerns to supervisors promptly.
- Adhere to food safety, GMP, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
- Provide support through overtime or weekend work as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1+ years of experience in food manufacturing.
- Understanding of food safety and quality programs (GMPs, handwashing, allergen controls, sanitation, cross-contamination prevention).
- Ability to perform basic shop math.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work in environments with food allergens, dry powder, dust, and wet conditions.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours per shift).
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely work from a mezzanine workstation or scissor lift up to 20 feet high.
- Frequent use of hands to operate controls, tools, equipment, and packaging materials.
- Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and operate tools, equipment, and packaging materials.
Skills
- Operating packaging equipment
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Documentation
- Problem-solving
- Food safety
- GMP
- Sanitation
- Teamwork
- Basic shop math
- English communication
Work Type
- Full-time
- Overtime
- Weekend work
Experience Level
- 1+ years of experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Benefits
- PTO Package with Carryover Option
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable Family Coverage)
- HSA with Company Contributions
- Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with strong company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonuses
