Packer - 3rd Shift

Campbell's•Ashland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packer helps deliver high-quality products by accurately packing, inspecting, palletizing, and preparing finished goods for shipment. The role supports efficient production while maintaining product quality, food safety, and workplace safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing packaging materials, packing and labeling products, inspecting products and packaging, handling materials, maintaining sanitation and housekeeping standards, and supporting production startups and changeovers. The position is on the 3rd shift and pays $17.65 per hour. Mandatory overtime and schedule changes may be required as business needs dictate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and/or one year of manufacturing or production experience.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to frequently push, pull, carry, bend, twist, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to frequently lift and handle materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work overtime and schedule changes as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Previous packaging, production, warehouse, or manufacturing experience.
Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Experience performing product quality inspections.
Experience using pallet jacks or material handling equipment.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, and 5S methodologies.
Experience supporting production startups and product changeovers.
Experience operating tray-making or other packaging-related equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepare cartons, trays, and other packaging materials by folding, taping, sorting, labeling, and assembling them.
Verify packaging materials are properly prepared and available for production.
Pack products into cartons, trays, and displays according to product specifications.
Ensure products are packed in the correct cases and accurately labeled; tape and seal cartons when required.
Visually inspect finished products and packaging for bag registration, code dates, pricing information, package seals, and case labeling.
Remove products that do not meet quality standards and communicate packaging concerns to Machine Operators, Group Leaders, or Supervisors.
Support food safety and quality standards throughout the packaging process.
Stack cartons and trays onto pallets using approved stacking patterns.
Use pallet jacks, when applicable, to move finished products weighing up to 300 pounds.
Support product rework according to plant procedures and use proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques.
Follow safety, food safety, and hygiene policies and procedures.
Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards, remove defective packaging materials and waste, and keep aisles and work areas unobstructed.
Perform sanitation tasks, including equipment washes, seasoner cleanings, and wipeouts.
Store supplies and packaging materials in designated areas and promptly report safety concerns, equipment issues, and workplace injuries.
Assist with production line startups, product changeovers, and line preparation activities.
Operate tray-making and stapling equipment when trained and assigned.
Communicate operational issues to production leadership and perform other duties as assigned.
Work mandatory overtime and schedule changes as business needs require.