Packaging Operator

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, United States Schreiber Foods Full time
Job Category:
Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:
Plant Production

Work Shift:
Nights (United States of America)

Job Description:

This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 7:00 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule. #INDGR

  • Pay Starts at $19.64 an hour
  • $1 night shift premium & $1 weekend premium
  • All benefits start day 1 of employment
  • 8% company 401k match
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment and machinery.
  • Perform troubleshooting and predictive maintenance inspections, as well as minor repairs as needed.
  • Maintain working area as clean (free of floor debris), organized, and free of standing water.
  • Closely monitor packaging quality, make necessary adjustments and communicate changes.
  • Keep detailed records and document changes made to the machine during the shift.
  • Perform set-up activities such as mechanical assembly as well as loading of packaging materials, such as caps, corrugate and inner cartons.
  • Responsible for detailed cleaning activities in all packaging equipment as well as other areas of the plant on a regular basis; this can occasionally mean entire shifts of cleaning duties.
  • Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.
  • Maintain levels of glue, lubrication, ink and other consumables as needed.
  • Maintain proper levels of consumables in correct locations in work area.
  • Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
  • Able to identify Critical Control Points (CCP).
  • Follow Good Lab Practices and safety SOP's regarding proper labeling and use of chemicals.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
  • This position may provide limited work direction to Case Stackers.
  • Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Separate liquid product waste from packaging waste and properly dispose of.
  • This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
  • Safety Protocol
    • Stop any observed unsafe acts, and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
    • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
    • Support safety policies and programs.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Experience:
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience running a production/packaging line is preferred.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
  • Ability to be forklift and pallet jack certified.
  • Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.
Skills Required:
  • Demonstrate attention to detail in work.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
  • Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
  • Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as rates and ratios.
  • Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
  • Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
  • Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
Qualifying positions offer:
  • A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 8 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.
  • Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialists
  • Wellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness program
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Education Assistance Program


Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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