Packaging Operator (Day Shift, $22.75 Hourly Starting Pay)

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

This is a full-time day-shift position with a consistent rotating schedule of 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting pay is $22.75 per hour, with a $1 weekend premium. Benefits begin on the first day of employment. The Packaging Operator safely runs and monitors packaging machinery, performs setup, troubleshooting, inspections, minor repairs, and cleaning, and maintains packaging quality and production goals. The role includes documenting machine changes, keeping work areas organized, maintaining consumables, participating in shift exchanges and team meetings, and following food safety, quality, and facility safety procedures. The position may provide limited work direction to Case Stackers and requires working with dairy and nut products and other ingredients and allergens.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least one year of experience running a production or packaging line preferred.
At least one year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to obtain forklift and pallet jack certification.
Ability to obtain Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certification.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and solve problems by applying knowledge and experience.
Customer-focused approach and ability to meet the expectations of internal and external customers.
Effective verbal and written communication with managers and colleagues.
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, percentages, rates, and ratios.
Basic computer skills, including inputting and retrieving computerized information.
Ability to exchange basic information, complete forms and checklists, and copy data between records.
Professional manner and ability to maintain constructive working relationships.
Authorization to work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of production or packaging line experience.
At least one year of food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment and machinery.
Perform troubleshooting and predictive maintenance inspections, and make minor repairs as needed.
Keep the work area clean, organized, free of floor debris, and free of standing water.
Monitor packaging quality, make necessary adjustments, and communicate changes.
Maintain detailed records and document machine changes made during the shift.
Set up equipment, including mechanical assembly and loading packaging materials such as caps, corrugate, and inner cartons.
Clean packaging equipment and other plant areas regularly; cleaning duties may occasionally occupy an entire shift.
Meet production needs and goals while minimizing product shrink and downtime.
Maintain appropriate levels and locations of glue, lubrication, ink, and other consumables.
Participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
Identify Critical Control Points (CCPs).
Follow Good Laboratory Practices and safety SOPs for proper chemical labeling and use.
May provide limited work direction to Case Stackers.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Separate liquid product waste from packaging waste and dispose of it properly.
Work with dairy and nut products and other related ingredients and allergens.
Stop observed unsafe acts, follow facility safety rules and procedures, correct or report safety hazards, and support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

Benefits begin on day one.
8% 401(k) match, with an additional annual company retirement contribution through the ESOP.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation from day one.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
Up to $5,000 annually toward childcare costs.
Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting on day one.
Partners Helping Partners assistance program for employees experiencing hardship.