Packaging Operator - Day Shift - 0500am-0500pm - Jerome West Plant

Actus Nutrition • Jerome, ID

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Actus Nutrition is seeking a Packaging Operator to join the Jerome West team. The role packages products according to product specifications and established quality, weight, and production requirements. The operator works with packaging and inspection equipment, performs quality checks and routine equipment care, maintains accurate records, and keeps the work area clean and inspection-ready while following food safety, workplace safety, regulatory, and plant procedures.

This position pays $24.24 USD per hour and follows a rotational day shift from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday one week, and Wednesday and Thursday the opposite week. Travel is not required. Applicants must maintain legal authorization to work in the United States throughout employment; employment sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to be a team player.
• Must maintain legal authorization to work in the United States throughout employment; employment sponsorship is unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and safely start up and shut down packaging equipment and associated machinery.
• Package products according to established quality, weight, and production specifications.
• Perform required quality checks and promptly identify, correct, or report product deviations.
• Inspect packaging materials for accuracy, condition, and suitability before use.
• Monitor product coding to ensure accurate identification and traceability.
• Calibrate and monitor weight scales, metal detectors, and other required inspection equipment.
• Make computerized weight adjustments and equipment calibrations as needed.
• Operate the palletizer and stretch-wrap machine safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, basic troubleshooting, and operator-level maintenance.
• Complete production, quality, sanitation, and equipment records accurately and on time.
• Meet established production targets and document downtime or reasons goals are not achieved.
• Complete assigned sanitation duties and maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, food safety, workplace safety, regulatory, and plant policies and procedures.
• Immediately report food safety, product quality, equipment, or workplace safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) company match program
• Advancement opportunities for current workforce members, including promotion from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed