Packaging Technician I | 1st Shift | Wilmington, NC

FedUp Foods•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

Packaging Technicians support beverage production by working across packaging-line positions and operating with integrity and focus to help ensure products are made safely and meet quality standards. The role includes preparing, operating, cleaning, and maintaining packaging equipment; keeping work areas clean; completing production documentation; and supporting food safety and quality systems. Technicians may also perform deep cleaning and special projects and must be willing to work scheduled overtime, including some weekend shifts, as operational demands require. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The role includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two paid 15-minute breaks. Work takes place in a crowded, noisy manufacturing environment with temperature extremes. The position requires standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday, with occasional walking on uneven or slippery surfaces. Duties may involve lifting up to 50 pounds and maneuvering heavy equipment or parts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Basic computer skills.
Keen attention to detail.
Awareness of safety precautions and hazards for oneself and others.
Ability to work positively with a team to achieve production goals.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
Willingness and ability to work scheduled overtime, including some weekend shifts.
Flexibility in work hours to meet operational demands.
Ability to work in a crowded, noisy manufacturing environment and navigate temperature extremes.
Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, stoop, twist, and lift throughout the workday; occasionally walk on uneven or slippery surfaces; lift up to 50 pounds; and maneuver heavy equipment or parts.

Nice To Haves

Forklift and pallet jack experience.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety policies and procedures.
Inspect packaging equipment and work areas for safety hazards, report hazards or incidents promptly, and participate in safety training.
Follow good documentation practices and complete paperwork for processes performed.
Assist with setup, breakdown, and cleaning of packaging lines.
Operate plant equipment, including depalletizers, fillers, case packers, labelers, case erectors, and case sealers.
Maintain plant and workspace cleanliness between machine cycles.
Stack boxes onto pallets, verify labels, and move products to designated areas using pallet jacks or forklifts.
Work in various packaging-line positions throughout the day and ensure products at the workstation meet quality standards.
Perform daily cleaning and setup in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Clean, lubricate, and inspect equipment; ensure it operates at established center lines and support autonomous maintenance initiatives.
Perform case flavor mixing as needed.
Conduct deep cleaning and participate in special projects as needed.
Participate in training on safety protocols, operational procedures, skill development, and compliance requirements.
Follow GMP policies and encourage team compliance.
Understand SQF policies concerning pest control, visitors, allergen management, cleaning, and sanitation.
Support the company's food safety and quality commitment and report food quality or safety problems to the Quality Assurance Manager so they can be investigated and addressed through the CAPA log.