Packager-1st Shift SC

E.A. Sween Company•Hodges, SC

About The Position

E.A. Sween is hiring a quality-focused Packager to support production and packaging operations. The role rotates through production positions every 30 minutes, including box making, boxing, and racking. The Packager prepares boxes, verifies product labels and codes, packs products in the designated format, loads trays or cases onto racks or pallets, and completes required paperwork. The position requires following standard operating procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety and quality standards, and safety protocols, while maintaining a clean and organized work area and collaborating effectively with team members. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with overtime on Fridays when needed. The job may require occasional Saturdays and overtime to meet customer demands. The role involves working continuously in cool conditions of 35–45 degrees, standing for 10–12.5 hours per shift, lifting up to 30 pounds, and performing repetitive bending, turning, pushing, pulling, and overhead reaching. Hourly pay is $18.00.

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 lift up to 30 pounds continuously during a 10–12.5-hour shift.
Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet customer demands.
Ability to work in cool conditions of 35–45 degrees, stand for 10–12.5 hours, bend, turn, push, pull, reach overhead, and keep up with manufacturing speeds continuously.

Nice To Haves

Food-related experience.

Responsibilities

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, standard work, company policies, and safety protocols to uphold 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 as assigned by the Supervisor or Lead.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
Contribute to a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Complete mandatory quarterly safety training and support safe storage and transport of pallets, racks, and dollies.
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 labels, and pack products in boxes or bun trays in the designated format.
As a Racker, load completed trays into metal racks or finish cases onto pallets, verify date codes, and submit required paperwork to the Pack-off Lead after each shift.
Maintain reliable attendance, flexibility, and a positive, team-oriented work environment.