Hand Packer

Watershed Foods, LLC; Congerville (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Watershed Foods, LLC is seeking a Hand Packer to support our packaging line. You will inspect, sort, and pack finished products, ensuring accurate counts, proper labeling, and adherence to quality standards.

The role requires the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, lift up to 50 lbs, and wear required PPE. You will report any issues to the supervisor and help maintain a clean, organized workspace to support on-time shipping.

Qualifications

• Must have strong counting accuracy and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to follow all food safety and personal safety procedures.
• Comfortable wearing PPE including safety glasses and gloves.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing repetitive packing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, sort, and pack finished products into boxes per specifications.
• Check product quality for defects before packaging.
• Assemble, seal, label, and stack boxes on pallets for shipping.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and report equipment or product issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Mathematics

Physical endurance

Safety procedures

PPE usage

Job description

The Hand Packer is responsible for manually packaging finished products in accordance with company quality and safety standards. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate counts, proper labeling, and careful handling of products before shipment.Key Responsibilities:Inspect, sort, and pack finished products into boxes or containers according to specifications.Check product quality for defects or inconsistencies before packaging.Assemble boxes, seal, label, and stack them on pallets for shipping.Follow all food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures.Maintain a clean and organized work area.Report any issues with equipment, materials, or product quality to the supervisor.Meet daily production goals while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.Assist with other warehouse or production duties as assigned.Identify and report hazards in the production process.Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, gloves, etc.Team-oriented personality.Detail oriented and attentive.Proficient in mathematics.Ability to work in fast paced environment with tasks requiring physical exertion.Well-developed sense of personal initiative.Ability to work with or around sanitation/cleaning chemicals.Ability to exert and/or lift up to 50lbs.