Packager-Weekend shift

E.A. Sween Company•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1955, E.A. Sween has been on a mission to passionately feed millions daily with high-quality food people enjoy. They are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. E.A. Sween prides itself on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. The hours of operation for this role are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 am to 6:30 pm. The hourly pay is $19.00 with a $1.75 shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in high-speed packaging or assembly line work.
Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional Saturdays.
Previous assembly line experience in a high-speed packaging environment.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Basic math skills are essential to count and verify products accurately.
Possess a teamwork-oriented mindset and communicate effectively with others.
Maintain a reliable attendance record.
Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.
Able to lift up to 30 lbs continuously during a 10-12.5-hour shift, based on the production schedule.
Willing to work overtime as needed to meet customer demands.

Nice To Haves

Food related experience

Responsibilities

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to uphold food safety and product integrity.
Consistently follow safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
Complete additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Act as a team player, fostering a friendly and positive work environment.
Maintain excellent attendance.
Show flexibility and adaptability with work schedules as needed.
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and company policies in all tasks.
Execute food safety, quality, and continuous improvement activities to meet SQF 2000, regulatory, and customer standards.
Adhere to all GMPs, standard work, and safety practices. Report any non-compliance to the Pack-off Lead or Support Supervisor.
Contribute to a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Successfully complete mandatory E.A. Sween quarterly safety training to comply with OSHA and company policies.
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consistently as needed.
Ensure safe storage and transport of pallets, racks, and dollies to support the company’s Zero Safety Incidents policy.
Rotate through all production positions every 30 minutes.
Follow standard operating procedures for each role: Box Maker (place labels correctly on boxes, prepare boxes by folding flaps), Boxer (check product labels for accuracy in price and date codes, confirm accuracy of face and ingredient labels, place products in boxes or bun trays in the designated format), Racker (load completed trays into metal racks or finish cases on pallets as required, ensure date codes on cases/trays are accurate and legible, complete required paperwork and submit to the Pack-off Lead after each shift).
Operate and maintain equipment and tools such as Dollies, Racks, Bun Trays, Boxes (Cases), Pallets, Tapers, Box/Case Coders, Label/Box Making Stand, Palletizing T-Bar Tool, Cardboard Baler, Compactor, Stretch Wrap, Cutting utensils (knives/scissors).
Wear Personal Protective Equipment, including hard hats, and ensure proper usage.