1st Shift Packaging Specialist

Ventura Foods; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance 2x annual salary

Disability Insurance (Short/Long-Term)

401K with company match

Vacation and Sick Time (PTO)

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Mitchellville, IA is seeking an Entry level Packaging Associate to support production across packaging areas. You will assist machine operators, perform seal checks, and ensure accurate carton assembly and labeling.

Responsibilities include changing over, packaging pouches, stacking cases, and maintaining clean, safe work areas while meeting production targets. The role offers full-time hours, first shift, and competitive benefits as described.

Responsibilities

• Place box into case erector
• Pull pouches of product into cases
• Assemble and prepare cartons and pack products in cartons and containers
• Stack cases onto skid in appropriate pattern
• Replace fully stacked skid with empty skid on line
• Check quality of finished product, i.e.: pouch seal, case print, bag label, weight, etc.
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations, good housekeeping and sanitation practices
• Read plainly written specifications and packing instructions
• Take inventory counts and record on appropriate forms
• Requires ordinary care to prevent material losses or damages
• Label cases
• Regular attendance on the job, dependability and reliability are required
• Read a weight scale to check packaging specifications
• Perform other duties and special tasks to service production equipment to maintain efficient production operations
• Maintain work areas in neat and orderly manner
• Assist with sanitation/janitorial duties when production line down

Job description

Ventura Foods in Mitchellville, IA is seeking an Entry level Packaging Associate to support production across packaging areas. You will assist machine operators, perform seal checks, and ensure accurate carton assembly and labeling.

Responsibilities include changing over, packaging pouches, stacking cases, and maintaining clean, safe work areas while meeting production targets. The role offers full-time hours, first shift, and competitive benefits as described.