2nd Shift Food Packaging Technician | Flexible Schedule

THRUSHWOOD FARMS QUALITY MEATS INC; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible schedule

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Western Smokehouse Partners in Galesburg, IL is seeking multiple full-time Packaging Team Members to join our production team in a fast-paced meat processing environment. The role focuses on safe, accurate packaging and adherence to GMPs.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and 1–2 years in manufacturing; must follow written and verbal English instructions, use labeling/scanning equipment, and maintain inventory using Vista Trac.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to use labeling and scanning equipment accurately.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with inventory systems like Vista Trac.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety and quality protocols.

Responsibilities

• Wear all required food safety garments in designated areas.
• Catch and load the correct amount of product into caddies.
• Feed product into the packaging machine, ensuring proper size, color, and quality.
• Set up and verify printer accuracy for lot and 'best by' information.
• Monitor packaging machine functions for proper operation.
• Supply machine with lugs, film, labels, and other materials.
• Cut meat products to customer specifications; label lugs/racks accordingly.
• Monitor smokehouse cook cycles to ensure timely cutting.
• Package, label, and palletize finished product per specifications.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and packaging area regularly and between production breaks.
• Set up/change over machines for different product runs.
• Prepare packaging labels and verify all label information.
• Accurately complete metal detector and printer check documentation.
• Wrap and label pallets for outbound shipment.
• Operate scanners and input product data into Vista Trac for inventory accuracy.
• Load and unload trailers; verify Bill of Lading and packing slips.
• Use screens, sieves, filters, or other equipment to detect/remove foreign material.
• Comply with all SOPs, GMPs, and FDA regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Follow instructions

Labeling & scanning

Basic computer literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork / independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vista Trac

Job description

Western Smokehouse Partners in Galesburg, IL is seeking multiple full-time Packaging Team Members to join our production team in a fast-paced meat processing environment. The role focuses on safe, accurate packaging and adherence to GMPs.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and 1–2 years in manufacturing; must follow written and verbal English instructions, use labeling/scanning equipment, and maintain inventory using Vista Trac.