Warehouse Packaging / Operator

B and D Foods•Boise, ID

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Packaging / Operator is responsible for supporting safe and efficient production, packaging, material handling, and warehouse operations. This position operates production and packaging equipment, prepares finished products for shipment, moves materials throughout the facility, and performs routine quality and safety checks. The successful candidate will be dependable, safety-focused, able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and committed to meeting production and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous manufacturing, warehouse, packaging, machine operation, or production experience preferred.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written work instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to work effectively as part of a production team.
Ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Willingness to learn equipment operation, quality standards, and production processes.

Nice To Haves

Previous food manufacturing or packaging experience.
Previous machine operator experience.
Warehouse or inventory experience.
Forklift or powered industrial truck experience.
Familiarity with GMP, food safety, sanitation, or quality-control requirements.

Responsibilities

Safely operate packaging, production, and material-handling equipment according to established procedures.
Set up, start, monitor, and shut down assigned packaging or production equipment.
Monitor equipment during operation and make basic adjustments when necessary.
Identify equipment issues, jams, or abnormal operating conditions and promptly notify the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel.
Package, seal, label, palletize, and prepare finished products according to production specifications.
Inspect products and packaging for quality, accuracy, damage, contamination, or other defects.
Verify product codes, labels, lot numbers, dates, quantities, and packaging materials as required.
Supply production and packaging areas with materials necessary to maintain continuous operations.
Move raw materials, packaging supplies, finished goods, pallets, and other materials throughout the facility.
Load, unload, stage, organize, and store materials in designated warehouse locations.
Complete required production, inventory, quality, and warehouse documentation accurately.
Maintain organized work areas and follow established housekeeping and sanitation requirements.
Assist with equipment cleaning and basic sanitation activities as assigned.
Follow all company safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies.
Communicate production, equipment, quality, and safety concerns to leadership promptly.
Participate in shift changeovers, product changeovers, and line preparation activities.
Assist other production and warehouse employees as operational needs require.
Meet established productivity, attendance, quality, and performance expectations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.