Packager-Weekend shift

E.A. Sween•Eden Prairie, MN

About The Position

E.A. Sween is hiring a Packager to support high-speed food packaging operations. The role rotates among production positions every 30 minutes and follows standard operating procedures for making boxes, checking and packaging products, and loading completed trays or cases onto racks or pallets. The Packager helps uphold food safety, product quality, workplace safety, and continuous improvement standards while maintaining a clean, organized work area and completing required paperwork. The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. The hourly pay is $19.00, plus a $1.75 shift differential. Work takes place in cool conditions of 35–45 degrees, with continuous standing and repetitive physical tasks. Overtime may be needed to meet customer demands.

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 skills.
Reliable attendance record.
Ability to keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds continuously during a 10–12.5-hour shift, depending on the production schedule.
Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet customer demands.
Ability to work continuously in cool conditions of 35–45 degrees.
Ability to stand, bend, turn, push, pull, and reach overhead continuously during a 10–12.5-hour shift.
Ability to keep up with manufacturing speeds continuously.
Willingness to work the stated Friday–Sunday schedule.

Nice To Haves

Food-related experience.

Responsibilities

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), standard work, safety protocols, and company policies to protect food safety and product integrity.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) consistently, including hard hats where required.
Complete additional tasks as assigned by a Supervisor or Lead.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Act as a team player and help foster a friendly, positive work environment.
Maintain excellent attendance and adapt to work schedules as needed.
Carry out food safety, quality, and continuous improvement activities to meet SQF 2000, regulatory, and customer standards.
Report non-compliance to the Pack-off Lead or Support Supervisor.
Contribute to a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Complete mandatory quarterly E.A. Sween safety training and follow OSHA and company policies.
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 for the boxing team.
As a Boxer, verify product price and date-code labels, confirm face and ingredient label accuracy, 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 as required, and ensure date codes are accurate and legible.
Complete required paperwork and submit it to the Pack-off Lead after each shift.
Operate and maintain packaging and material-handling equipment and tools as needed.