Packager 2 - Line Support - 3rd Shift

Oberto Snacks Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oberto Snacks Inc. in Kent, WA is seeking a Packager 2, Line Support for the 3rd shift.

This onsite role ensures packaging materials flow to the lines and supports production schedules, with an hourly wage of $18.50 plus $1.00 shift differential. The Packager 2 will operate packaging equipment, uphold GMP practices, and collaborate with team members to meet safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience in packaging processes (1+ years preferred).
• Experience with packaging equipment such as tape and labeling machines (preferred).
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Regulatory standards including HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, OSHA and Labor Laws.
• Familiarity with HACCP (OJT).
• SQF preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide packaging supply lines with materials and work in process.
• Record system transactions for materials transfer and end-of-run housekeeping.
• Monitor finished goods stock and communicate with leadership.
• Pull finished goods from lines and shrink wrap/label for distribution.
• Un-box and stage supplies and/or product.
• Empty cardboard and garbage from the packaging room.
• Ensure lines are stocked with wash supplies and safety items.
• Open product and load into devices for packaging machinery.
• Assist with printing labels for machine operators.
• Record quality and production data.
• Promote safety by maintaining GMP-compliant, clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Packaging experience

Packaging equipment experience

Food safety awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape and labeling machines

Job description

Job Description

Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks!

Position: Packager 2, Line Support, 3rd Shift

Type: Full-Time

Location: Onsite - Kent, WA

If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities, consider joining Oberto Snacks, Inc.

Here’s why you should apply:

Innovative Environment

• At Oberto, we thrive on innovation. Be part of a team that constantly pushes boundaries and creates unique snack experiences.

Quality-Driven Culture

• We’re passionate about delivering top-notch products. Join us if you’re committed to excellence and quality.

Team Collaboration

• Our collaborative work environment fosters creativity and teamwork. You’ll collaborate with talented individuals across various functions.

Career Growth

• Oberto offers growth opportunities. Whether you’re starting your career or seeking advancement, we’ve got you covered.

OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION

Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc's future is brighter than ever. With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation’s leading and most innovative meat snacks companies. Employing more than 700 food professionals, Oberto's mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life. As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Oberto team has an opening for the critical position of Packager 2, Line Support for 3rd shift. Packager 2, Line Support is responsible for providing materials and supplies as a support function of the packaging lines. This ensures a smooth supply flow to finished product areas and achievement in meeting production schedules.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 11:00pm - 7:30am, with occasional overtime when needed.

WAGE

Hourly rate for this position is $18.50 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour for shift differential.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide packaging supply lines with packaging materials and work in process.
• Complete all system transactions including transferring materials into and out of packaging work centers, clearing work centers at end of run and end of week, and investigating discrepancies.
• Monitor supplies of finished products and communicate with leadership.
• Pull finished goods from lines and shrink wrap/label to prepare for distribution.
• Un-box and stage necessary supplies and/or product.
• Empty cardboard and garbage from the packaging room.
• Keep lines stocked with wash supplies, including but not limited to gloves, towels, hand sanitizer, and soap.
• Change the footbaths.
• Open product and load into devices to be unloaded into packaging machinery.
• Assist with printing labels for the machine operators.
• Record quality and production data.
• Encourage safety by insisting on safe behaviors, clean organized working environment, and by following good GMP practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or equivalent (minimum)
• Experience in packaging processes, including related system input requirements (1 + years preferred, food manufacturing industry experience preferred).
• Experience with packaging equipment such as tape and labeling machines (preferred).
• Must have or adequately develop working knowledge of Food Safety and Regulatory business standards, practices, policies, procedures and state and federal laws and regulations including but not limited to HACCP, GMP's, SSOP's, OSHA and Labor Laws.
• Familiarity with HACCP (OJT).
• SQF preferred.
• Other Food Safety, Quality, Technical, and Regulatory Training as needs determine appropriate.
• Understanding and compliance with all GMPs (OJT).
• Understanding and compliance with all personal safety rules (OJT).
• Position requires an understanding of food safety, quality, and SQF fundamentals provided through annual in-house and on th