Packaging Operator

Sofidel SpA; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

PTO

Vacation

Retention Bonus

401K

Job summary

Sofidel America in Duluth, MN is seeking a dependable Packaging Operator to safely operate converting and packaging equipment, producing high-quality paper products that meet customer specifications. This hands-on role includes on-the-job training.

You will work with operators, maintenance and quality teams to maintain production rates, document issues and follow GMP/HACCP and safety rules. Compensation starts at $25.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or 6–12 months manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team.
• Strong time-management skills and prioritization.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to use measuring tools and basic metrology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust packaging equipment.
• Maintain GMP/HACCP and safety standards in the workplace.
• Document quality, production and maintenance issues promptly.
• Assist other operators, maintenance, or production personnel as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Reading & interpretation

Mathematical ability

Lift and Crane operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Metrology instruments

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Engineering

Location: Duluth, MN, US, 55807

Date: Sep 2, 2026

Position Overview

Build Your Skills. Run the Process. Be Part of Something Bigger.

Ready for a hands-on career where you can learn valuable technical skills, work with advanced equipment, and make an impact every shift?

Sofidel America is looking for a dependable and safety-focused PackagingOperatorto join our manufacturing team in Duluth, MN. The Converting Operator is responsible for safely operating and monitoring converting and packaging equipment to produce high-quality paper products that meet customer specifications.

This is a hands-on manufacturing position where you will work closely with other operators, maintenance, quality, and production teams. You’ll receive training on our equipment and processes while developing valuable technical and machine-operation skills.

Compensation: $25.85/hour

Job Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Supports Sofidel America’s Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary and hygienically sound workplace.
• Responsible for set-up, operation, and adjustment of the primary and/or secondary packaging equipment.
• Perform with other staff operating the line, as a team collectively work to achieve established production rates.
• Document quality control, production and/or maintenance issues on respective reporting forms during operation of the line.
• Understand product specifications to ensure production of a quality finished product within the specification tolerances.
• Reads and comprehends production schedules, work orders, manuals, and performance specifications, to establish proper operation of the equipment.
• Obey the established housekeeping rules and maintain an organized work area clean of obstacles, debris and loose material.
• Perform routine inspection of condition of the equipment and report to the Supervisor or the Maintenance department unusual equipment or operating problems.
• Assist other operators, maintenance, or production personnel in other production duties as needed.

Other Duties May Include:

• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition. Support quality, housekeeping and sanitation standards as well as assuring customer satisfaction
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or six (6) to twelve (12) months experience manufacturing inventory and purchasing and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in a cross functionally across departments and in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks as needed with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to learn and certify in Lift and Crane operation
• Ability to use tools, measuring tape, calculators, and other common metrology instruments related to the operation of the equipment.
• Ability to identify nonconformance and notify Supervisor of issues.
• Communicate in a manner that supports production- confers with managers, technicians, production personnel, and other operators regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.
• Ability to use computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual production equipment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• PTO
• Vacation
• Retention Bonus
• 401K

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE will include safety shoes, eye and ear protection, reflective vests and hairnets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that will require hearing protection.