1st shift Packaging Associate

Depalo Foods; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Depalo Foods in Belmont, NC is seeking a Packaging Associate to process finished goods from the oven room to the blast freezer and finally to the pack line.

In a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will pack, inspect quality, label, and carton products, while maintaining a clean and safe work area. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Join a team where meticulous attention to detail and teamwork drive efficient production and accurate packaging for timely shipments.

Qualifications

• High level accuracy when inspecting products and ensuring proper labeling.
• Ability to stand for long shifts and handle 8–12 hour work periods.
• Capable of working quickly to meet daily production quotas.
• Good communication and teamwork to report issues and maintain safety.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Packing and Assembly: pack finished goods into boxes according to company specifications.
• Quality Inspection: Visually inspect products for defects, quality standards, proper labeling, and accurate coding.
• Labeling and Documentation: Weigh, seal, and label containers or products with the appropriate shipping information.
• Production Line Support: Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet daily production quotas, often in an assembly line style of processing.
• Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including clearing waste.
• Equipment Operation: Safely run packing equipment, such as tape guns, denester tray machine, shrink-wrappers, carton stackers, and film applicators.
• Material Handling: Move finished goods to their destination for storage or shipping.
• Other: Performs other related duties as requested by management.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Requirements

Fast-Paced Capability

Communication & Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Tape guns

Denester tray machine

Shrink-wrappers

Carton stackers

Film applicators

Job description

Job Summary

The Packaging associate will process finished goods in a systematic flow from the oven room into blast freezer and then to the final pack line. The packaging associate works in a fast-paced environment that requires teamwork and collaboration.

Description

Job Summary

The Packaging associate will process finished goods in a systematic flow from the oven room into blast freezer and then to the final pack line. The packaging associate works in a fast-paced environment that requires teamwork and collaboration.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Packing and Assembly: pack finished goods into boxes according to company specifications.
• Quality Inspection: Visually inspect products for defects, quality standards, proper labeling, and accurate coding.
• Labeling and Documentation: Weigh, seal, and label containers or products with the appropriate shipping information.
• Production Line Support: Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet daily production quotas, often in an assembly line style of processing.
• Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including clearing waste.
• Equipment Operation: Safely run packing equipment, such as tape guns, denester tray machine, shrink-wrappers, carton stackers, and film applicators.
• Material Handling: Move finished goods to their destination for storage or shipping.
• Other: Performs other related duties as requested by management.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Attention to Detail: High level accuracy with the inspection of products, verification of proper labels, and confirming proper packaging/cases are being used.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods (8–12-hour shifts), walk, bend, kneel, lift (less than 50 lbs.).
• Fast-Paced Capability: Ability to keep up with production lines that reach speeds of 96 to 106 units per minute.
• Communication & Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team and report issues, such as the finding of defective materials, malfunctioning equipment, or workplace hazards, with management.
• Bilingual: English & Spanish is a plus but not required.

Safety Conscious

Comply with all company safety rules and OSHA regulations.