Packaging Operator

Lunds & Byerlys; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Community programs

Referral bonus

Uniforms

Job summary

Lunds & Byerlys Mitchell Road is hiring a self-directed and outgoing Packaging Operator in Eden Prairie. The full-time position offers a wage range of $22.00-$30.00 per hour with hours around 6:00am-4:00pm.

This role supports testing new manufacturing operations at the twin cities facility and requires high school completion with forklift/food safety certifications as potential licenses. Responsibilities include packaging, labeling, inspection, line setup assistance, and adherence to GMP, HACCP,

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Desired: food manufacturing, packaging, or production training.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Preferred: one or more years of manufacturing, food production, packaging, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Package finished food products according to specifications and daily production schedules.
• Inspect product and packaging materials to ensure quality standards.
• Apply labels, date codes, and lot information accurately to packaged products.
• Load, stack, and box finished product for storage or shipment.
• Assist with line setup, changeovers, and basic operation of packaging equipment.
• Follow SOPs, food safety guidelines, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA requirements; document results.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area; clean equipment and surfaces as needed.

Skills

Team player

Innovative

Dependable

Hospitable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food manufacturing/packaging training

Job description

Lunds & Byerlys Mitchell Road is currently hiring for a self-directed and outgoing Packaging Operator to create a sensational shopping experience for our customers! This position works a full-time schedule and earns a competitive wage of $22.00-$30.00/hr. We operate 24 hours/day and 365 days/year. For this position we are looking for someone with availability around the hours of 6:00am-4:00pm.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

This is a new role at our facility in Eden Prairie. In this opportunity you will have the chance to take part in testing out new manufacturing operations here in the twin cities.

PACKAGING OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Packaging Operators are responsible for a wide variety of tasks such as:

• Package finished food products according to specifications and daily production schedules
• Inspect product and packaging materials to ensure quality standards are met
• Apply labels, date codes, and lot information accurately to packaged products
• Load, stack, and box finished product for storage or shipment
• Assist with line setup, changeovers, and basic operation of packaging equipment as trained
• Follow standard operating procedures, food safety guidelines, good manufacturing practices, and product specifications, including timely and accurate completion of required documentation
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area by cleaning equipment, work surfaces, floors, and tools as needed

OUR IDEAL PACKAGING OPERATOR

• Team player – steps in to assist when and where as needed
• Innovative – implements trending and forward-thinking production solutions
• Dependable — comes to work on time and completes tasks in a timely and safe manner
• Hospitable – provides a friendly face, welcoming environment, and is appreciative of coworkers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education

1. Required: Highschool diploma or equivalent

2. Desired: food manufacturing, packaging, or production training
2. Licensing/ Certification

1. Ability to obtain forklift certification
2. Ability to obtain food safety certification
3. Experience

1. Preferred: one or more years of manufacturing, food production, packaging, or related experience
4. Other Required Knoweldge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to learn and safely operate assigned food manufacturing or packaging equipment with training and supervision.
2. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, product specifications, and standard operating procedures.
3. Ability to maintain cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail while handling food products and packaging materials.
4. Ability to identify and report product, process, sanitation, safety, or equipment issues in a timely manner.
5. Ability to follow all GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and company policies and procedures.
6. Ability to work well as part of a team and communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers.
7. Ability to read and understand labels, production documents, and basic information required to complete records accurately.
8. Basic reading, writing, and math skills to complete production tasks and documentation accurately.
9. Ability to read, write, or speak in English and/or Spanish

BENEFITS & PERKS

In addition to competitive pay and our exceptional culture, we offer the following benefits and perks:

• Full Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Pay on demand
• PTO (paid time off)
• Ongoing trainings, leadership development opportunities, and cross-training opportunities
• 10% employee and family discount
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
• Family assistance fund
• Profit sharing and a 401(k)/pension option
• Community and volunteer programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Free uniform and uniform laundering
• Chance to be nominated as a brand champion!

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

The actual rate of pay offered within the range may depend on several factors such as skills, knowledge, expertise, and experience. Our organization also values internal equity when making job offers. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

ABOUT LUNDS & BYERLYS AND MITCHELL ROAD

Family-owned for over 80 years, Lunds & Byerlys is a grocery retailer rooted in the family tradition of quality, value, and service. Not only do we offer convenient, healthy, and contemporary delectables, we believe in giving our grocery customers the same personal attention and exceptional value we would expect for our own family. Our employees are chosen for their expertise and dedication in giving our grocery customers the best shopping experience possible. Which is why we offer competitive wages, great benefits and perks, and an amazing company culture. Our Mitchell Road manufacturing facility opened in 2005. Today, Mitchell Road supplies our 28 stores with an assortment of deli and bakery products including muffins, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, pies, salads, sandwiches and more! Our facility is fully equipped with a fresh kitchen, bakery, sanitation team, research and development team, and quality assurance team.

If you have a passion for hospitality and creating meaningful, memorable moments for our customers, we would love the opportunity to learn more about you!