Packaging Associate – Food Production

Stand-By Personnel, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Stand-By Personnel, Inc. is seeking dependable Packaging Associates for a food production role in Tulsa. The job involves packaging finished products, moving trays and carts, and assisting daily production in a fast-paced facility.

Shifts are 12–13 hours, three days per week, with start times between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Candidates must be able to lift 50+ lbs, stand for long periods, and follow strict sanitation and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to reliably report to work on schedule.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs regularly.
• Able to work 12–13 hour shifts.
• Available for three days per week.
• Comfortable with start times 4:00–6:00 AM.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Package finished food products.
• Prepare products for processing or shipment.
• Move and organize trays and carts.
• Stage materials for production.
• Support production line operations and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Reliability

Heavy lifting

Long shifts

Early start

Stand/walk

Repetitive motion

Production environment

Teamwork

Attendance

Safety procedures

Job description

Packaging Associate – Food Production | 12-Hour Shifts Pay: $14.00 per hour Location: Tulsa, OK Schedule: 3 Days per Week | 12–13 Hour Shifts Start Time: Between 4:00 AM – 6:00 AM Job Order #: 154022

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking dependable and hardworking Packaging Associates for a food production opportunity in Tulsa. This position is responsible for packaging food products, moving materials, handling trays and carts, and supporting daily production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a physically demanding position requiring employees to perform repetitive lifting, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, and standing throughout extended shifts. Candidates must be comfortable working 12–13 hour shifts, three days per week, with start times between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or production experience is preferred but not required.

Required Experience & Skills

• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to regularly lift 50+ lbs
• Ability to work 12–13 hour shifts
• Ability to work three days per week
• Comfortable with early-morning start times
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Comfortable performing repetitive bending and squatting
• Ability to regularly push and pull materials
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong attention to cleanliness and product quality
• Ability to follow strict food safety and sanitation procedures
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience preferred but not required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Package finished food products
• Prepare products for additional processing or shipment
• Handle and organize trays
• Move carts throughout production areas
• Stage packaging materials
• Move products and supplies as required
• Assist with production line operations
• Maintain consistent productivity throughout extended shifts
• Inspect products for obvious packaging or quality concerns
• Keep assigned work areas clean and organized
• Follow established food manufacturing sanitation procedures
• Follow all company safety requirements
• Wear required PPE and sanitary equipment
• Assist team members with additional production responsibilities
• Perform additional packaging and production duties as assigned

Packaging & Production Responsibilities

• Product packaging
• Tray handling
• Cart movement
• Material staging
• Product movement
• Packaging preparation
• Production line support
• General manufacturing duties
• Work area cleanup

Candidates must be comfortable performing repetitive work at a consistent pace throughout the shift.

Material Handling

This position requires regular movement of products and materials throughout the production facility. Responsibilities may include:

• Moving trays
• Pushing and pulling carts
• Lifting packaging materials
• Staging products for production
• Moving completed products
• Organizing supplies
• Supporting production personnel
• Maintaining efficient material flow

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and move 50+ lbs
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Work 12–13 hour shifts
• Frequently bend and squat
• Reach, lift, carry, push, and pull repeatedly
• Handle trays and carts throughout production
• Perform repetitive movements for extended periods
• Maintain productivity throughout long shifts
• Safely work around food production equipment
• Wear all required PPE

Schedule Requirements

3 Days per Week | 12–13 Hour Shifts Start times range from 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM Employees must be available for the full assigned shift Candidates should be comfortable with extended production hours Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential Specific workdays will depend on the assigned production schedule.

Food Production & Sanitation Requirements

This position operates in a food manufacturing facility with strict sanitation and contamination-control requirements. Candidates must comply with the following:

• No jewelry of any kind
• No rings, earrings, necklaces, facial piercings, tongue piercings, or similar jewelry
• No nail polish
• No artificial or fake nails
• No fake eyelashes
• Minimal makeup only
• Hair nets required at all times
• Beard nets required at all times when applicable
• Some departments require arm sleeves
• No clothing containing glitter or loose materials that could contaminate products
• No ripped jeans or jeans with holes
• Longer shorts are permitted during summer months

Footwear & PPE

Candidates must follow all facility footwear and personal protective equipment requirements. These include:

• Tennis shoes with good traction required
• Safety glasses required
• Hair nets required
• Beard nets required when applicable
• Arm sleeves required in applicable departments
• Additional PPE as directed by the facility

Lunch & Personal Item Requirements

Due to strict food manufacturing safety requirements: Lunches must be packed in plastic or foam containers only Glass containers are not permitted Candidates must follow all facility policies regarding personal belongings and materials that could contaminate food products.

Quality & Sanitation Responsibilities

• Follow established food safety procedures
• Maintain clean production workstations
• Handle products according to sanitation requirements
• Identify obvious packaging or product concerns
• Prevent contamination during production
• Follow applicable quality standards
• Communicate safety or sanitation concerns promptly
• Maintain organized materials and work areas
• Support consistent product quality throughout production

Preferred Qualifications

Food production experience Packaging experience Manufacturing experience Warehouse experience Production line experience Material handling experience Previous experience working extended shifts Experience with repetitive physical work Experience following food safety or sanitation requirements Previous experience is helpful but not required.

Work Environment

Fast-paced food manufacturing environment Physically demanding production work Strict sanitation and contamination-control requirements Regular handling of food products, trays, carts, and packaging materials Repetitive bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and standing Three-day workweek with extended shifts Early-morning start times Strong emphasis on sanitation, safety, productivity, teamwork, and dependable attendance

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

Starting pay of $14.00/hour Three-day workweek Previous manufacturing experience is not required Hands‑on food production and packaging experience Build valuable manufacturing and material‑handling skills Gain experience working under food safety and sanitation standards Great opportunity for dependable candidates who enjoy active, physically demanding work Extended shifts provide substantial working hours across fewer scheduled days