Setup Operator (Packaging)

Distribution centers ship to retailers and food service distributors daily.

Job summary

This Setup Operator (Packaging) job is on the floor all day, feeding, running and clearing jams on high-speed packaging lines. This is an in-person role at our Phoenix location.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Follow GMP, food safety and allergen control rules.
• Pack, label and palletize finished product.
• Report safety hazards and equipment problems to the lead right away.
• Rotate between stations as the line needs.
• Monitor equipment and clear jams, misfeeds and minor stoppages.
• Clean and sanitize equipment at the end of each run.
• Inspect product against quality standards and pull defects.
• Perform changeovers and basic adjustments with the setup tech.

What you need

• Reliable attendance. Points-based attendance policy.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Can follow written work instructions and safety rules.
• Basic math for counts and measurements.
• Able to stand for 8 to 12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks and a set line speed.

Nice to have

• Previous packaging line or injection molding experience.
• GMP or food safety training.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Forklift certification.

Schedule: 2nd shift, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, $1.50 shift differential

What you get

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%.
• Paid sick leave.
• Uniforms provided.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Patel's Provisions.