Packaging Associate - Food Production

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is hiring for fast-paced Packaging Associate openings in Ogden, UT. Earn up to $18.75/hr with multiple shift options and a quick hiring process. Join a collaborative production team and gain valuable manufacturing experience at a premier food manufacturer.

Responsibilities include packing finished goods, operating packaging lines, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Shifts offer varying schedules with competitive hourly wages and benefits support.]

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or food production environment.
• Hands-on experience operating or supporting automated packaging equipment.
• Familiarity with basic food safety, GMP, and quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Package finished goods into clamshell containers following quality, presentation, and weight standards.
• Operate manual and automated packaging lines, including auto-tray clamshell loaders.
• Maintain conveyor pace to meet production targets of 4–5 clamshells per minute.
• Conduct visual inspections and notify lead of defects or anomalies.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation in compliance with safety procedures.
• Rotate across workstations to reduce fatigue and support team safety.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Automated packaging equipment

Food safety & GMP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Automated packaging equipment

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

Looking to step into a fast-paced environment with steady full-time hours and weekly pay? A Premier Food Manufacturer has Immediate Openings for Packaging Associates! Earn up to $18.75/hr while working alongside a collaborative production team. With multiple shift options, state-of-the-art automated equipment, and a fast-track hiring process, this is your opportunity to build valuable manufacturing experience with an industry leader.

• Product Packaging: Accurately pack finished goods into clamshell containers following strict quality, presentation, and weight standards.
• Line & Equipment Operation: Operate both manual and automated packaging lines, including auto-tray clamshell loaders.
• Conveyor Pace Execution: Work efficiently along moving conveyor belts to achieve production targets of 4???5 clamshells per minute.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct visual inspections of products and packaging materials; notify the Packing Lead immediately of any defects or anomalies.
• Workstation Sanitation: Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation throughout your shift in compliance with safety standard operating procedures.
• Ergonomic Rotation: Rotate across distinct workstations as scheduled to prevent repetitive fatigue and support team safety.

Working hours:

• Day Shift: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM ($17.75/hr)
• Swing Shift: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM ($18.25/hr)
• Grave Shift: 10:45 PM – 7:15 AM ($18.75/hr)

Skills:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or food production environment.
• Hands-on experience operating or supporting automated packaging equipment.
• Familiarity with basic food safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and quality control procedures.

Education:

• High School

Experience:

• 1-4 years

Qualifications:

• The Reality: This is a high-speed, highly repetitive physical role in a fast-paced food production environment. Candidates must be comfortable with continuous standing and fast-moving conveyor lines.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand on concrete floors for prolonged periods (8+ hours), lift and position full containers at least 5 times per minute, and demonstrate strong hand-eye coordination.
• PPE Requirements: Must possess and wear non-slip, steel-toe safety footwear.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).