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

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

15h

About The Position

The Packaging Operator safely and efficiently operates packaging equipment and machinery in a food manufacturing environment. This is a full-time day-shift position on 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, subject to eligibility. The role includes monitoring packaging quality, making adjustments, performing equipment setup and minor repairs, inspecting equipment, and documenting machine changes. The operator maintains a clean and organized work area, completes detailed cleaning of packaging equipment and other plant areas, manages packaging materials and consumables, and works to meet production goals while minimizing product shrink and downtime. The position involves working with dairy, nut products, related ingredients, and allergens, and following safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and chemical-handling procedures. The operator may provide limited work direction to Case Stackers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED 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.
Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
Customer-focused approach and dedication to meeting 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 transfer 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

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 machine changes made during the shift.
Perform equipment setup, including mechanical assembly and loading packaging materials such as caps, corrugate, and inner cartons.
Carry out detailed cleaning of packaging equipment and other plant areas, which may occasionally require entire shifts of cleaning.
Meet production needs and goals while minimizing product shrink and downtime.
Maintain appropriate levels of glue, lubrication, ink, and other consumables in designated work-area locations.
Participate in shift exchanges and work-team meetings.
Identify Critical Control Points (CCPs).
Follow Good Laboratory Practices and safety SOPs for labeling and using chemicals.
Provide limited work direction to Case Stackers as needed.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Separate liquid product waste from packaging waste and dispose of it properly.
Work safely with dairy and nut products, 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

8% 401(k) match, with an additional employer contribution toward retirement 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 to help with childcare costs, including monthly contributions toward independent babysitters.
Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Role-relevant development opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting day one for eligible partners.
Partners Helping Partners program for employees needing additional support.
$1 weekend premium.