628 Packing jobs in the United States

Job Description

PACKER

Monday – Friday, every other Saturday

6:00 am – 4:00 pm

$15.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Guarantee that products are packed and pulled correctly
• To secure that products are produced accurately and correctly meets company’s excellence
• Have knowledge of set up and operation of all equipment in the department
• Be able to pack various products into appropriate boxes and/or bags in specified time frames.
• Pull product off of screens in specified time frames.
• Be aware of quality specifications of products.
• Keep work area clean.
• Be able to rotate and perform all essential functions on designated line assigned by Supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Entry level position, experience is preferred but not required
• Analytical skills required
• Understand the overall goals and requirements of department
• Need to be trained in chemical safety

About Us

Desi Fresh Foods is a leading "cultured" dairy manufacturer with over 23 years of experience. We produce high-quality and consistent products, which include yogurt (Dahi or Indian, Greek and traditional), smoothies / yogurt drinks, sour cream, and dips from single serve options to food service side. We are currently seeking a skilled Packing Operator to join our team and contribute to the ongoing success of our facility in Frederick Country, Virginia!

About the Role

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3pm or 3 pm - 11 pm

As a Packing Operator at our yogurt processing facility, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining packing equipment to ensure the efficient and accurate packaging of yogurt products.

• Machine Operation:

  • Operate packing equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to package yogurt products efficiently and accurately.

• Quality Assurance:

  • Follow quality control policies and procedures to ensure that packaged products meet established standards.

  • Conduct visual inspections of packaged products for defects or abnormalities and take corrective action as needed.

  • Monitor packaging materials, such as film or containers, for proper alignment and functionality.

• Safety Compliance:

  • Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while operating packing equipment and working in the production area.

  • Report any safety hazards, incidents, or near misses immediately to the appropriate personnel.

  • Participate in safety training sessions and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.

• Team Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth coordination of packing activities.

  • Communicate effectively with other departments, such as quality assurance and maintenance, to address any production-related issues or concerns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

• Proven experience operating packing equipment or similar machinery in a manufacturing or food processing environment.

• Ability to follow written instructions and SOPs accurately.

• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of product quality.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices.

• Physical ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Our competitive compensation package includes:

• Medical health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Vacation time off

• Sick leave

• Holiday time off

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

Job Position: Picking / Packing

Location: Valdosta, GA 31601

Pay Rate: $17.20/hr

Shift: Pkg 1st 6:50am-3:00pm, hours will vary based on production and shifts may run long. Employees will be required to work weekends and days off will rotate.

Description: Summary: The Packaging Laborer is responsible for machines that perform packaging functions and ensures that unpackaged and packaged products are of exceptional quality. The packaging laborer openly gives and receives truthful feedback, shares helpful knowledge with teammates, goes the extra mile, and represents the company by being an ambassador of superior quality and service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluates product entering packaging for quality standards.
• Removes substandard product from the line.
• Communicates quality issues to Line Control Supervisor for correction.
• Removes packaged product from conveyor line.
• Places packaged product into baskets
• Monitors packaged product for quality standards.
• Packs special arrangements or selections of product.
• Verifies that the date packaged is correct.
• Starts and adjusts slicers and packaging machinery; requests necessary repairs from the maintenance team.
• Straightens product progressing along a conveyor line.
• Starts, adjusts, and monitors economy packaging equipment.
• Operates palletizing equipment.
• Operates the bagging and kwickloc equipment.
• Maintain counts of finished product to meet orders generated via the load coordinating department.
• Communicate product clip demands to Line Control Supervisors.
• Remove full or partial pallets of product from equipment for staging.
• Refill boxes of bagging equipment.
• Monitor clips on finished product and perform checks for accuracy in regards to clip color, date, product, and price.
• Monitor and operate sticker machines and pattern makers.
• Maintain cleanliness of area.
• Assists co-workers when system is not running properly.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Supports organizational culture and values by following policies, working with integrity, building morale, and respecting and putting others before oneself.
• Adheres to safety, food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.
• Reports safety, food safety, and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Flourish Furniture Bank is a nonprofit organization that provides whole home furnishings to families overcoming housing insecurity. Our dishpackers take mismatched donated dishes and create artfully curated, coordinated sets out of available inventory. Let your creativity shine!

1 shift available:

• Shift time is from 8:30am to approximately Noon, Tuesday-Saturday: 08:30 to 11:45 CST

Our packing room is the Grand Central of Open Hand. As you would imagine, with nearly 5,500 meals to prepare, package and deliver every day, the atmosphere is electric. But it’s not all work - the music is always on, and the friendly banter among new friends never ceases. It all makes for a very memorable and rewarding experience.

Description: Packing involves portioning food into individual containers and snack bags on our packing assembly line. With over 5,000 meals to package every day, your help is essential. This is a great project for individuals and families, and a great team-building exercise for school, business and church groups!

Volunteers are expected to stay for the entirety of their scheduled shift.

Volunteer Groups Alert: Reservations for Volunteer Groups (5 or more people) must be coordinated via the Volunteer Services Team. Please email or call if you are interested in bringing a group.

• Tennis shoes or nonslip/slip resistant shoes are required; no heels.
• Absolutely no jewelry of any kind . This includes but is not limited to rings, bracelets, watches, step-trackers, necklaces, earrings, gauges, cartilage, nose, and permanent piercings.
• Long pants are required.
• No sleeveless shirts or tank stops. A short sleeved t-shirt is fine. (The packing area can be a little chilly and a light jacket is recommended.)
• No headphones, ear buds, orBluetooth earpieces may be worn.

Age Requirements

For individuals or families of less than 5 people: Volunteers must be age 14 or older. All volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

For groups or families of 5 or more people: Every volunteer group with minors must follow the chaperone ratio: 1 adult per every 3 minor volunteers. Chaperones are required to remain with underage volunteers at all times. Groups of more than 5 must make a reservation by contact volunteer services at

Sign Up: Visit to create your account and reserve an open shift that fits your schedule.

2 shifts available:

• 08:30 to 12:00 EST
• 13:00 to 16:00 EST

• Stand at the delivery end of the machine and receive counted units of product.
• Perform established set of periodic inspections of the finished product for adherence to standards.
• Notify the machine operator of any definite or potential non-conformance issues.
• Continuously lift 14 lbs of finished product and place in a corrugated shipping case.
• Assist the operator assistant assemble and label corrugated shipping cases.
• Assist the machine operator in maintaining a clean and safe work area and comply with all company safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must have the ability to work overtime as needed, including Saturdays and holidays.
• Ability to read and write English at a 10th grade level.
• Ability to stand in one area for periods of up to 60 minutes.
• Ability to lift 14 lbs continuously and up to 30 lbs occasionally.
• Must adhere to company policies, safety rules and regulations, wear PPE

• Ethical Conduct • Communication Proficiency

• Examine the bags prior to packaging, to ensure quality standards are maintained at all times.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Make sure that the correct number of bags are in each case.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Follow the instruction of the machine operator.
• Responsible for reporting any problems seen during production including. bag construction, adhesives, print quality, loud or unusual noises from the machine and defective boxes or other materials.
• Make sure that each case of finished product is being printed with a time/date code.
• Packing Inspector's will work on any and all machines' lines as needed or instructed by a supervisor or adjuster.
• May be required to transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
• Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.

• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify operators of any malfunctions.
• Make sure that ALL products on their machines are labeled correctly.
• Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Clean and lubricate equipment as instructed by a machine operator or supervisor. May also be required to go get supplies for normal operation and/or general maintenance such as rags, lubricants, tape, stretch film, cleaning solutions, etc.
• Assisting the machine operator with print set-ups, machine size changes, normal operation and maintenance. This includes going to get ink and plates for prints, changing tapers and adhesive pads for the machine, changing print rollers, cleaning ink trays and getting boxes ready for product packaging.
• Responsible for making sure that the bottom-paste pot has paste in it during operation.
• Remove trash and debris from the production area during their shift to maintain a safe working environment.

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. Providing creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.

Available Shifts:

12 Hour Shift: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

*Additional bonus incentives are also available for employees.

DUTIES:

• Supplying or holding materials or tools, inspecting, packaging and palletizing finished product for shipment, cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Experience in production environment is helpful but not required.
• We are a climate controlled manufacturing plant.