Packaging Control Technician

Dole Packaged Foods; Atwater (CA); On-site; USD 25,609; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company is seeking a Packaging Control Technician in Atwater, CA. This entry-level position involves monitoring packaging compliance, maintaining records, and ensuring accurate inventory management. Candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role offers $18.59 per hour and is full-time.

Qualifications

• Timely completion of tasks and following verbal/written directions.
• Ability to pass a job-specific Physical Ability Test (PAT).

Responsibilities

• Conduct and record compliance of packaging requirements.
• Keep thorough records of various checks and ensure scanning accuracy.

Skills

Ability to follow directions

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Proactive feedback seeking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Bartender software

Job description

Packaging Control Technician at Dole Packaged Foods

Purpose: Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit. Our culture is driven by core values that emphasize integrity, collaboration, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Primary Accountabilities: Conduct and record compliance of packaging requirements for DPFF and customer specifications, including temperature checks, scale checks, metal detector checks, vacuum seals, and monitoring/recording drum checks.
• Use SAP and Bartender computer software systems for related records and processes.
• Keep thorough and neat paperwork; record weight, seal, vacuum, and drum tally sheets; take and record product temperature; record metal detector checks.
• Keep supervisor informed of results in the production area; ensure scanning accuracy for product and materials in the assigned area.
• Supply and proofread labels from the Bar Tender system for the manufacturing team; verify and maintain accurate daily inventory in the Production Supply Area (PSA).
• Ensure Process Orders are accurately recorded in SAP; follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties reasonably associated with the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring

• Consistently follow directions; complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; dependable and willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to take orders and follow directions as written and spoken in English; must be able to take a math test.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Passionate about a purpose-driven career and collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive teams.
• Proactively seeks feedback and continuously improves work quality; adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency.
• Actively contributes to achieving collective team goals.

Education & Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass a job-specific Physical Ability Test (PAT).
• Temperatures range from 40° to 50° F; noise up to 92 decibels; may climb stairs up to 5 ft daily.
• Repetitive bending, squatting, and pushing/pulling 10–40 lbs; able to lift up to 40 lbs; stand for prolonged periods on concrete or metal grating.
• Climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting and other physical movements required to perform the job.

Work Environment

• Industrial plant environment with related noise and temperatures (extreme heat to extreme cold).
• Occasional outdoor work; vicinity of forklifts.

Travel Requirements

• None

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.

Compensation and Location

For Jobs Based In California: Pay Scale: $18.59 per hour. Dole Packaged Foods commits to fair and equitable pay, considering experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are reviewed regularly and updated as appropriate.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Food & Beverages

Location: Atwater, CA (referrals may improve interview chances). Also mention of Livingston, CA context appears in original posting but is not included as separate location in this refined version unless explicitly required by the posting.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities, qualifications, and other information current at the time of posting. It may be subject to change.