2nd Shift SSHC Utility Packaging

The Marzetti Company; Horse Cave (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement savings benefits

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Well-being incentives

On-site health care screenings

Mental health benefits

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is seeking a packaging-focused operator at our Climate Control Facility in Kentucky. The role targets a Monday–Thursday weekday schedule with an hourly wage of $21.68 plus a $1.75 shift differential and weekly pay, supporting efficient production on packaging lines.

You will participate in setup, material replenishment, and quality checks while upholding safety standards and teamwork. A strong work ethic and ability to handle lifting requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 75 lbs repetitively.
• Able to push/pull up to 150 lbs and operate packaging equipment safely.
• Must adhere to safety standards and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, quality, production standards and teamwork.
• Set up machine prior to shift start up.
• Ensure sufficient packing materials and supplies.
• Inspect products for defects and package correctly.
• Operate packaging equipment and report mechanical issues.
• Assist in training and shift handoffs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Quality control

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

Why Marzetti?

At The Marzetti Company, we empower our people and nourish their potential. Find community, be appreciated, experience growth and make an impact as part of our team!

• Health and life insurance plans
• Retirement savings benefits
• Paid parental leave and paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Well-being incentives and on-site health care screenings

Why Marzetti?

At The Marzetti Company, we empower our people and nourish their potential. Find community, be appreciated, experience growth and make an impact as part of our team!

We Offer Competitive Benefits Including

• Health and life insurance plans
• Retirement savings benefits
• Paid parental leave and paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Well-being incentives and on-site health care screenings
• Mental health benefits

A full list of benefits can be found here https://careers.marzetticompany.com/benefits

Role Overview

• Climate Control Facility**
• Weekday schedule! Monday - Thursday $21.68 + $1.75 shift differential Weekly pay

You know our products, you have probably purchased many!! Join the company leading the way in consumer packaged goods…T. Marzetti Company!! When you join the T. Marzetti Company, you’re joining a trustworthy and proud organization that recognizes people are our greatest asset. In our plants, you’ll have an opportunity to work for an industry leader in consumer packaged goods. With our company, you get work life balance, inviting and fun culture, attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package, career opportunities, and more. NOW is the time to join The Better Food Company!!

Job Functions

Responsibilities → What You'll Do

• Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
• Records all information as required.
• Assists in setting up machine prior to shift start up.
• Ensures a proper supply of materials for tapers, fillers, box makers, labelers, cup supply remains filled and other packing equipment.
• Assembles boxes/cases for packing product(s) as needed and packs finished product into cases.
• Visually inspects product for quality defects and removes defective product.
• Performs duties on all lines in packaging as necessary.
• Assists in operation of packaging machine/equipment in accordance with Safety standards, specifications and instruction.
• Provides training for others when necessary.
• Ensures packaging materials are correct, in specification and properly positioned in the machine and changes materials as needed.
• Monitors and may adjust weight control of packaged units and ensures codes are accurate and correct in format.
• Maintains standard production quantities/rates for each product to ensure continuous production.
• Replenishes packaging supplies such as film, boxes, cartons, glue, ink or labels.
• Monitors machine operation to detect malfunctions; may make minor adjustments/repairs; communicates mechanical problems to maintenance.
• Mounts supplies on spindles or places supplies in hoppers or other feeding devices.
• Coordinates information and equipment with Machine Operator and Utility positions to prior and next shifts Leads & Operators and other dept.
• Fills in for and assists Machine Operators and Utilities when necessary.
• Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Machine Operator, Lead and Management.

Safety

• Maintains highest standard of Safety for all functions on an ongoing basis and ensures compliance for self and others to OSHA standards.
• Performs daily inspection of all PPE required including but not limited to SLIP-RESISTANT/STEEL-TOED SHOES, safety glasses, gloves, shields & and aprons to ensure good overall condition of items that provide optimal personal safety & protection while working in the facility.
• Successfully acquires and maintains Lock Out-Tag Out Certification for machine and safely performs all functions in accordance to OHSA and company requirements and standards.
• Performs proper housekeeping and uses appropriate personal protective equipment for tasks.
• Performs daily inspection of equipment and supplies with proper documentation.

Quality

• Maintains company standards for cleanliness, food and equipment safety and efficient productivity.
• Performs all required inspections of products and packaging per specification with proper documentation and ensures compliance with company quality standards. Including but not limited to: no packets in registration and within weight control; inspects filled containers, labels & packaging
• Ensures compliance to quality, food safety and HAACP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.

Teamwork

• Effectively communicates verbally and written with Team Members and Management
• Works respectfully with all team members to ensure the Safety, Quality, production and support of our products and goals on a daily basis.
• Actively participates in department/shift/team meetings and is involved with suggestions of improvement/resolutions

How You'll Do It

The successful candidate will put our values into practice every day:

Hunger . I come ready, pay attention, and refuse to settle for getting by when getting better is possible.

Respect . I know my people by name, show up for them as humans, and never make anyone feel small.

Courage . I say the hard thing, own my mistakes, and carry my team’s voice forward.

Humility . I ask before I assume, learn from those around me, and lead with curiosity over ego.

Qualifications → What You'll Bring

• Climate Control Facility** ** Weekday schedule! Monday - Thursday $21.68 + $1.75 shift differential Weekly pay You know our products, you have probably purchased many!! Join the company leading the way in consumer packaged goods…T. Marzetti Company!! When you join the T. Marzetti Company, you’re joining a trustworthy and proud organization that recognizes people are our greatest asset. In our plants, you’ll have an opportunity to work for an industry leader in consumer packaged goods. With our company, you get work life balance, inviting and fun culture, attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package, career opportunities, and more. NOW is the time to join The Better Food Company!! T. Marzetti Company, is looking for someone to assist in operation of packaging equipment, inspects product, fills feed trays, assembles boxes, packs product into cases, stacks filled cases on pallets for shipping, and performs other duties as needed to ensure continuous operation of a product filling/packaging line at its Horse Cave Plant. This position may be rotated on all lines within department.

Who We Are

The Marzetti Company manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti, New York Bakery, Sister Schubert’s and Bachan’s, in addition to exclusive license agreements with Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings and Texas Roadhouse. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to Make Every Meal Better. We’re not just a team; we’re a promise—a commitment to craft, care, and create a legacy.

Working Conditions

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read and comprehend, sit, stand, walk, reach, lift, grasp, climb and bend while working in a fast-paced production environment. Must be able to push/pull 150 pounds short distances. Lifting of up to 75 pounds repetitively. Standing required for up to 12 hours shifts with regular breaks. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee is regularly exposed to heat, fumes, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment and non-toxic industrial waste and scrap. The noise level in the plant is loud.

SLIP-RESISTANT/Steel-toed SHOES, Earplugs, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets (if facial hair exists) are required to be worn/used in accordance with company GMP and Safety standards. Condition of these items must be inspected by employee daily and be replaced when no longer providing the optimal protection of the employee.