Packager-1st Shift SC

E.A. Sween Company•Hodges, SC

About The Position

E.A. Sween is hiring a Packager for its first shift. The role rotates through production positions every 30 minutes, including preparing boxes, packing products, and loading trays or cases onto racks and pallets. The Packager follows standard operating procedures, food safety and quality standards, and safety requirements while helping maintain a clean, organized work area. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with Friday overtime when needed. The role pays $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous assembly-line experience in a high-speed packaging environment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Basic math skills to count and verify products accurately.
Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Teamwork-oriented mindset and effective communication with others.
Reliable attendance record.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds continuously during a 10–12.5-hour shift, based on the production schedule.
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional Saturdays, and overtime as needed.
Ability to keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.

Nice To Haves

Food-related experience.

Responsibilities

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), standard work, safety practices, company policies, and procedures to protect food safety and product integrity.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas and report non-compliance to the Pack-off Lead or Support Supervisor.
Complete additional tasks assigned by the Supervisor or Lead, and collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
Act as a team player, foster a positive work environment, maintain excellent attendance, and adapt to work schedules as needed.
Perform food safety, quality, and continuous improvement activities to meet SQF 2000, regulatory, and customer standards.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and complete mandatory quarterly safety training.
Store and transport pallets, racks, and dollies safely in support of the company's Zero Safety Incidents policy.
Rotate through all production positions every 30 minutes.
As a Box Maker, place labels correctly on boxes and fold box flaps to prepare boxes for the boxing team.
As a Boxer, check product labels for price and date-code accuracy, confirm face and ingredient labels, and place products in boxes or bun trays in the designated format.
As a Racker, load completed trays into metal racks or finish cases onto pallets, check date codes for accuracy and legibility, and submit required paperwork to the Pack-off Lead after each shift.
Operate and maintain production equipment and tools as needed, including dollies, racks, bun trays, boxes, pallets, tapers, coders, a label/box-making stand, a palletizing T-bar tool, a cardboard baler, a compactor, stretch wrap, and cutting utensils.
Work overtime as needed to meet customer demands.