Packaging Associate 3rd Shift

Crown Bakeries•Lawrence, MA

About The Position

The Packaging Associate reports to the Packaging Supervisor within Crown Bakeries. This position performs manual and semi-automated packaging tasks on assigned production lines, ensuring finished bakery products are packaged accurately, safely, and in accordance with established quality, food safety, and GMP standards. The role supports the final stages of production and contributes to product presentation, customer satisfaction, and Crown Bakeries’ reputation for quality. Duties are carried out in alignment with the company’s Vision, Mission, and Values. The position operates in a production environment, with frequent exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and odors. The role involves repetitive work at a consistent pace during an extended shift and requires standing, bending, twisting, pushing or pulling, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required based on production needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product quality and packaging defects quickly and accurately.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks at a consistent pace for the duration of an extended shift.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced, noisy production and packaging environment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to stand, bend, twist, push or pull, and reach for the duration of a shift.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as production needs require.
Team-oriented approach, strong work ethic, and commitment to food safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of packaging, production, or food manufacturing experience; training is provided for motivated candidates.
Basic understanding of packaging processes, quality inspection, and GMP requirements; training is provided.
Knowledge of food safety standards, including GMP, HACCP, FSMA, and Food Defense policies; training is provided.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Perform manual and semi-automated packaging tasks, including placing, folding, inserting, and sealing finished bakery products in designated packaging materials.
Monitor product flow, confirm products are properly oriented, positioned, and counted, and promptly remove and report defective, damaged, or non-conforming products.
Verify package weights, counts, and labels against product specifications at defined intervals; document results and report out-of-spec conditions to the Packaging Supervisor.
Assist with packaging line startup, changeovers, and shutdowns, and stage packaging materials, labels, and supplies before production starts.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of assigned packaging areas, equipment, and workstations according to GMP, HACCP, and the packaging sanitation schedule.
Follow allergen management protocols during product changeovers and complete required allergen changeover documentation.
Inspect incoming packaging materials for quality and integrity and report defects or shortages to the Packaging Supervisor.
Apply labels, stickers, date codes, and lot codes accurately, and verify labels against the production schedule.
Wear and maintain required PPE and comply with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
Communicate with the Packaging Operator, CCP Monitor, and Packaging Supervisor about quality concerns, equipment issues, material shortages, and other conditions that may affect line performance.
Assist with inventory counts of packaging materials and finished goods as directed by the Packaging Supervisor.
Support training of new Packaging Associates on packaging procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Packaging Supervisor.