Packaging Operator (Night Shift, $23.00 Hourly Starting Pay (Shift Premium Included))

Schreiber Foods • Grand Rapids, MI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 7:00 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule. The role involves safely and efficiently operating packaging equipment and machinery, performing troubleshooting and minor repairs, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. The Packaging Operator will closely monitor packaging quality, keep detailed records, perform set-up activities, and conduct cleaning duties. This position requires meeting production goals, minimizing product shrink and downtime, and maintaining levels of consumables. The operator will also participate in shift exchanges, identify Critical Control Points (CCP), and follow Good Lab Practices and safety SOPs. Additionally, the role may provide limited work direction to Case Stackers and requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures. The position involves working with dairy and nut products, as well as other related ingredients and allergens. Safety is paramount, requiring the stopping of unsafe acts, obeying safety rules, and reporting hazards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience running a production/packaging line is preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to be forklift and pallet jack certified.
• Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.
• Demonstrate attention to detail in work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as rates and ratios.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Eligible partners will receive Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• This position may provide limited work direction to Case Stackers.
• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment and machinery.
• Perform troubleshooting and predictive maintenance inspections, as well as minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain working area as clean (free of floor debris), organized, and free of standing water.
• Closely monitor packaging quality, make necessary adjustments and communicate changes.
• Keep detailed records and document changes made to the machine during the shift.
• Perform set-up activities such as mechanical assembly as well as loading of packaging materials, such as caps, corrugate and inner cartons.
• Responsible for detailed cleaning activities in all packaging equipment as well as other areas of the plant on a regular basis; this can occasionally mean entire shifts of cleaning duties.
• Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.
• Maintain levels of glue, lubrication, ink and other consumables as needed.
• Maintain proper levels of consumables in correct locations in work area.
• Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
• Able to identify Critical Control Points (CCP).
• Follow Good Lab Practices and safety SOP’s regarding proper labeling and use of chemicals.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Separate liquid product waste from packaging waste and properly dispose of.
• Stop any observed unsafe acts, and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

• 8% company 401k match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Bonus pay (twice a year)
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one
• Up to $5,000 annually for childcare costs
• Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters
• Wellness Incentive
• Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical benefits starting day one
• Prescription drug benefits starting day one
• Dental benefits starting day one
• Vision benefits starting day one
• Pet benefits starting day one
• Mental health benefits starting day one
• Partners Helping Partners program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED