Packaging Operator (Night Shift, $23.75 Hourly Starting Pay (Shift Premium Included))

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

14d

About The Position

The Packaging Operator works a consistent rotating night-shift schedule of 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The role operates and monitors packaging equipment, maintains product quality and production targets, performs troubleshooting and minor maintenance, and keeps equipment and work areas clean and organized. The operator also completes machine setup, loads packaging materials, maintains consumable supplies, records machine changes, and participates in shift exchanges and team meetings. The work includes regular detailed cleaning, sometimes for entire shifts, and handling dairy, nut products, other ingredients, and allergens. The position may provide limited work direction to Case Stackers. It requires compliance with safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Lab Practices, chemical labeling and handling practices, and proper waste separation and disposal.

Requirements

Ability to be certified to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to solve problems by applying and adapting knowledge and experience.
Customer-focused approach and ability to meet internal and external customer expectations.
Effective verbal and written communication with managers and colleagues.
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, percentages, rates, and ratios.
Basic computer skills, including entering and retrieving computerized information.
Ability to exchange basic information and complete forms and checklists or copy data between records.
Professional manner and ability to maintain constructive working relationships.
Ability to work with dairy and nut products, other related ingredients, and allergens.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience running a production or packaging line.
At least one year of experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment and machinery.
Perform troubleshooting, predictive maintenance inspections, and 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 changes made to the machine during the shift.
Set up equipment, including mechanical assembly and loading packaging materials such as caps, corrugate, and inner cartons.
Perform detailed cleaning of packaging equipment and other plant areas on a regular basis; cleaning may occasionally take an entire shift.
Meet production needs and goals while working to minimize product shrink and downtime.
Maintain supplies of glue, lubrication, ink, and other consumables, keeping them in the correct work-area locations.
Participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
Identify Critical Control Points (CCPs).
Follow Good Lab Practices and safety SOPs for chemical labeling and use.
Provide limited work direction to Case Stackers when needed.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Separate liquid product waste from packaging waste and dispose of it properly.
Stop observed unsafe acts, follow facility safety rules and procedures, correct or report safety hazards, and support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

Benefits start on the first day of employment.
8% 401(k) match.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation from day one, with an additional company retirement contribution each year.
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, including monthly contributions for independent babysitters.
Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Development opportunities relevant to the role, career goals, and company.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting on day one.
Partners Helping Partners support program.