Packaging Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to multitask and work independently on assigned tasks.
• Allergen knowledge.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of vegetables and produce.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to complete paperwork.
• Knowledge of scales.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in wet and cold conditions.
• Ability to work the stated schedule, including six days a week and mandatory weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Prior production, warehouse, or food-processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assemble salad kits, salsas, and fresh-cut produce items according to production specifications.
• Inspect products for freshness, color, shape, temperature, size, and compliance with company standards.
• Safely operate line equipment, including scales, conveyors, labelers, thermometers, can openers, and heat sealers, as trained.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation in accordance with food-safety and sanitation procedures (GMPS).
• Communicate product quality concerns, including spoilage, moisture, or foreign materials, to a lead or QA.
• Rotate products so older product is used first and ensure products are labeled.
• Assist with preparation, decanting of product and packaging, sorting, and reworking products as needed.
• Count and weigh ingredients, compare them with recipes, and notify a supervisor of discrepancies.
• Complete production runs safely and promptly so orders are ready for scheduled trucks.
• Report suspicious activity and equipment that is broken or unsafe to use.
• Follow allergen controls to prevent cross-contamination and store products properly.
• Follow instructions, ask questions when needed, and return assigned equipment at the end of the shift.
• Work at an assigned position on a moving conveyor and maintain production flow.
• Complete production paperwork as needed.
• Assist in training new associates.
• Adapt to changes and additional assigned tasks, and help in other areas as needed, including cross-training in production.
• Memorize weights, production runs, allergens, and finished-item names.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.