Night Shift Final Packaging Operator: Quality & Speed

Watershed-Foods; Gridley (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Watershed-Foods is seeking a Final Packaging Operator to accurately package freeze-dried yogurt treats while adhering to quality and food safety standards. You will operate packaging lines, inspect products, record batch information, and maintain a clean GMP-compliant workspace.

In this role, you will collaborate with QA and production teams, monitor materials, and participate in ongoing training and continuous improvement initiatives to support timely order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP and allergen handling procedures.
• Basic math, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Willingness to participate in training and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and perform basic troubleshooting on final packaging equipment (bagging, sealing, labeling, boxing).
• Inspect finished products for quality, consistency, and accurate labeling according to batch specs.
• Accurately weigh, count, and verify product quantities; maintain batch logs and traceability documents.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary packaging area following GMP/HACCP and allergen procedures.
• Collaborate with QC and production teams to address packaging or product issues; ensure food safety standards.
• Monitor packaging materials inventory and report shortages to keep production ready.
• Follow safety protocols; report malfunctions or hazards; participate in SOP and food safety training.
• Support cross-functional teams to meet production goals; contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Math

Record-keeping

Job description

Watershed-Foods is seeking a Final Packaging Operator to accurately package freeze-dried yogurt treats while adhering to quality and food safety standards. You will operate packaging lines, inspect products, record batch information, and maintain a clean GMP-compliant workspace.

In this role, you will collaborate with QA and production teams, monitor materials, and participate in ongoing training and continuous improvement initiatives to support timely order fulfillment.