Packaging Operator II $18+/hr DOE (3rd shift-graveyard) jobs in United States
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8th Avenue Food & Provisions ยท 1 day ago

Packaging Operator II $18+/hr DOE (3rd shift-graveyard)

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization that produces and sells quality food products. The Packaging Operator II role is responsible for operating packaging equipment, leading changeover procedures, and ensuring adherence to quality and food safety standards.

Consumer GoodsFood ProcessingManufacturingMarketingOrganic FoodSales

Responsibilities

Operates packaging equipment according to product specifications and customer requirements, ensuring accuracy in weights and quality of packaging. Monitor and accurately troubleshoot/adjust machine settings as required
Efficiently and effectively lead changeover procedures for packaging lines. Use tools, standard operating procedures, and specifications to set up machines according to customer, food safety, quality, and product requirements
Use work order parameters to perform checks of product, packaging, and case printing. Reports any issues or concerns observed
Frequently inspect product for adherence to quality, food safety, and customer requirements
Safely and efficiently case pack and hand palletize pouches and cartons according to product specifications and customer needs, as needed
Accurately and efficiently complete paperwork and logs during production, changeovers, washdowns, and First Article events
Perform routine housekeeping responsibilities according to quality and food safety standards, including: cleaning floors, recycle materials, trash, end of shift clean ups
Responsible for following policies, standard operating procedures, customer specifications, and GMPs to maintain overall Food Safety and Quality program excellence
Other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Machine operation experiencePackaging machinery operationERP system experienceBasic computer programsRecord keepingTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

1+ year(s) machine operation experience
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed
Must be able to walk or stand for up to 8+ hours per shift
Must be able to reach above shoulders for 1+ hours per shift
Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, and stoop for 4+ hours per shift
Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and feel for 4+ hours per shift
Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word
Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound
Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually

Preferred

High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
Must have previous experience operating basic computer programs (Excel, Outlook, Manufacturing Systems)
Previous experience with an ERP system (JDE)
Previous experience operating packaging machinery
Previous experience operating powered industrial trucks (PIT)
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must be able to follow written methods, paying close attention to details
Must be able to follow specific work direction and adjust as necessary to accomplish the job
Must be able to maintain legible & accurate records / paperwork as required

Company

8th Avenue Food & Provisions

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8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a food production firm that manufactures and sells private brand food products.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2025-06-03Acquired
2020-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Craig N. Cohen
Chief Financial Officer
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Deepashri Khare
Chief Human Resources Officer at 8th Ave Food & Provisions
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