General Labor Packer US

Pure Flavor; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Paid time off

Company-paid benefits

Job summary

Pure Flavor in Rochelle, Illinois, is seeking a General Labor – Packer to ensure high-quality produce is packed into the right containers, accurately labelled, and aligned with food safety and customer specifications.

The role supports the supply chain by meeting productivity targets in a refrigerated environment, applying GMP and safety policies, and participating in a fast-paced team. Training is provided; no prior experience required. Benefits include 401K matching and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No prior experience required; packhouse operations understanding preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and handle fresh vegetables; grade by ripening stages, sizes and classify for packaging.
• Inspect packaging for foreign objects; report contamination to authorized personnel.
• Handle produce to prevent bruising; meet quality, safety and packing standards.
• Communicate with Production Supervisor; report quality issues or shortages.
• Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces and machines; maintain clean work area.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, Food Safety and Health policies; ensure standards meet expectations.
• Perform other core tasks as defined by the company.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independence

Fast-paced environment

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The General Labor – Packer role assures that produce of the highest quality is packed into the appropriate containers, accurately labelled, and meets food safety, quality, and customer specification. This role supports the supply chain by consistently meeting productivity and efficiency targets and ensures optimal operation of the business

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and handle fresh vegetables; grade by identifying different ripening stages, sizes and classification and package according to customer specification
• Inspect produce and packaging for foreign object control, pest or other contamination, report to personnel with authority
• Responsible for the careful handling of produce; prevent bruising, or damage to the product; meet quality, food safety and packing standards set out by Line Leader and Supervisors
• Communicate frequently with Production Supervisor, report quality issues, damage, shortages of product or packaging
• Cleaning and sanitization of all food contact surfaces and machines in the production area; maintain a clean work area through out shift; report damages or mechanical issues to personnel with authority
• Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferred
• No previous experience required; general understanding of packhouse operations preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail

Work Environment

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs.; flexibility required
• This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms
• The position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a salary range of $19.57/hourly USD , with final compensation varying based on experience, skills, internal equity, and location. In addition Pure Flavor offers a competitive total rewards package, including company-paid benefits, 401K matching, and paid time off.