2nd-Shift Packer: Fast-Paced Food Packaging Pro

Butterball Farms, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great room for growth & advancement

Culture of innovation and continuous改善

Paid vacation and holidays

401K Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive benefits: medical, dental,

Job summary

Butterball Farms, Inc. is seeking a dependable Packer for our Grand Rapids, MI facility. The role involves packing butter, inspecting for defects, and ensuring correct weight and labeling on a fast-paced line.

Shifts run 1:45pm–9:45pm, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays. Base pay starts at $15.00/hour plus a $0.75/hour shift differential for 2nd shift. Excellent growth opportunities and competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Good eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to read and understand standard work instructions.
• Ability to work at a consistent, fast pace for extended periods on a production line.
• Be flexible with your work schedule to accommodate high work volume.
• General math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to adhere to GMP policies and maintain product quality standards.
• A stable job history.
• Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Keep up with rate and pack product into boxes.
• Visually inspect the product for defects.
• Monitor butter weight and consistency to stay within range.
• Assemble boxes and place bags.
• Enter information to create and print labels.
• Perform hourly metal detector checks.
• Gather butter samples for QA testing.
• Work at a fast pace and multi-task.
• Create skid patterns and stack boxes per product specs.
• Use tape gun or tape machine to close boxes.
• Verify date, lot code, and label accuracy.
• Record downtime or line issues in RedZone via tablet.
• Transport finished product to the freezer and wrap skids.
• Maintain a clean work area; assist with area cleanup.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Skills

Good eye-hand coordination

Read and follow instructions

Fast-paced work ability

Flexible with schedule

General math skills

GMP compliance

Stable job history

Food manufacturing experience a plus

Job description

Butterball Farms, Inc. is seeking a dependable Packer for our Grand Rapids, MI facility. The role involves packing butter, inspecting for defects, and ensuring correct weight and labeling on a fast-paced line.

Shifts run 1:45pm–9:45pm, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays. Base pay starts at $15.00/hour plus a $0.75/hour shift differential for 2nd shift. Excellent growth opportunities and competitive benefits offered.