Bulk Packer

CITY FRESH FOODS INC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Stock purchase plan

Medical and Dental insurance

Life and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

City Fresh Foods, Inc. is hiring a Bulk Packer to accurately portion, pack, seal, label, and prepare bulk meals for distribution. You will work with the Production team to meet schedules, follow customer specs, and uphold food safety and quality standards.

Qualified candidates will follow strict hygiene, labeling, and packaging procedures and contribute to a clean, efficient packing line in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Bilingual/multilingual skills are preferred.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions precisely.
• Read production sheets, labels, and quantities accurately.
• Demonstrate basic counting, weighing, and math abilities.
• Maintain accuracy while packing at production pace.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Be dependable with attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Portion and pack prepared food into bulk containers.
• Package items and notify when inventory is low.
• Follow handwashing, glove-use, hygiene, and uniform rules.
• Set up and break down packing stations as needed.
• Assemble boxes, labels, and packing materials daily.
• Follow production sheets and customer specs.
• Verify correct items, quantities, and packaging.
• Seal, label, date, and identify finished products.
• Check labels/packaging for accuracy before release.
• Inspect containers and products for quality.
• Move finished products to staging or distribution.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and company policies.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Reading production sheets

Basic math

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety training (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Shirley - Roxbury, MA 02119 Salary Range: $19.36 - $19.36 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Other Job Summary:

The Bulk Packer is responsible for accurately portioning, packing, sealing, labeling, and preparing bulk food products and meals for distribution to City Fresh Foods customers and programs. This position works as part of the Production team to ensure meals and food products are packed according to production schedules, customer specifications, food safety requirements, and City Fresh Foods quality standards.

The Bulk Packer must work efficiently in a fast-paced food production environment while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Portion and pack prepared food into designated bulk containers, pans, trays, bags, or other approved packaging.
• Package bulk order items and notify director when inventory is low.
• Follow proper handwashing, glove-use, personal hygiene, uniform, and hair-restraint requirements.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down packing stations before and after production.
• Assemble boxes, containers, labels, and other packaging materials needed for daily production.
• Follow production sheets, packing lists, menus, portion requirements, and customer specifications.
• Verify that the correct food items, quantities, portion sizes, and packaging materials are used for each order.
• Properly seal, cover, label, date, and identify completed food products.
• Check labels and packaging for accuracy before products are released for staging or distribution. Removes defective products or materials, placing them in specified areas for handling.
• Examines containers, products, and materials for quality control and ensures packing requirements are met.
• Seals containers or materials.
• Marks and labels containers, container tags, labels, or products.
• Enters packing, order, and product information in or on required forms, records, or other documents.
• Stacks cambros on pallets and move completed products to designated staging, refrigeration, holding, or distribution areas.
• Follow all City Fresh Foods food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and production policies and procedures.
• Follow applicable FDA, local health department, OSHA, and other food safety and workplace requirements.
• Perform other production, packing, cleaning, or related duties as assigned based on operational needs.

QualificationsEducation and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Previous food production, food service, commercial kitchen, manufacturing, assembly, or packing experience preferred.
• Experience working in a high-volume food production environment is a plus.
• Food safety training or certification is preferred; required training may be provided by City Fresh Foods.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Bilingual or Multilingual skills are preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read production sheets, product labels, quantities, dates, and basic food preparation information.
• Basic counting, weighing, measuring, and math skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy while working at production speed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures consistently.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to adapt to changing production requirements and priorities.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.
• Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Regularly lift and carry food containers, boxes, pans, supplies, and other materials.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, individually or with assistance when appropriate.
• Push and pull loaded carts and racks.
• Work around commercial kitchen equipment and food production machinery.
• Safely perform repetitive packing and portioning activities throughout the shift.

Work Environment

The Bulk Packer works primarily in a commercial food production and packing environment. The employee may regularly work in or around:

• Hot and cold food production areas.
• Refrigerators, freezers, and temperature-controlled areas.
• Wet or slippery surfaces.
• Commercial kitchen and production equipment.
• Food, steam, water, cleaning and sanitizing products, and varying temperatures.
• A fast-paced environment with daily production and distribution deadlines.

Employees are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all safety procedures applicable to their assigned work area.

Performance Expectations

• Accurate portioning and packing.
• Proper labeling and order accuracy.
• Meeting production schedules and deadlines.
• Compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Minimizing food and packaging waste.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Safe work practices.
• Effective teamwork and communication.
• Consistent adherence to City Fresh Foods policies and supervisor instructions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

City Fresh Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value the perspectives they bring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or active military status, or any other legally protected status under federal or Massachusetts law.

All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotion, discipline, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment—are made without regard to protected status.

City Fresh Foods, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, consistent with applicable law.

DISCLAIMER

This job responsibility description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer as necessitated by business demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

City Fresh Foods serves a diverse population. Applicants who have a multicultural background and/or bilingual are encouraged to apply. We offer a generous benefits package including:

• A retirement employee-funded 401(K) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Competitive Medical and Dental
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Time Benefits
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Other benefits and perks!