Packaging Operator I – Food Production & Quality

Rise Baking Company, LLC; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company, LLC in River Falls, WI is seeking a Packer I to ensure accurate packaging and on-time fulfillment of customer orders in the packing area.

The role emphasizes compliance with allergen controls, food safety standards, and continuous improvement through daily self-audits and root-cause investigations. Candidates should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, convey equipment issues, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change.
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and multitask.
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily production schedule in the packing area to meet customer orders.
• Ensure timely and accurate packaging of product to maintain processing standards.
• Adhere to the allergen control program guidelines, including equipment cleaning and verification activities.
• Take corrective action as assigned by the Supervisor based on pre-operation and daily self-assessment audit findings.
• Participate in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the packing area.
• Take actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality deficiencies.
• Maintain safe working conditions and preserve the integrity of the environmental health and safety system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the safety program.
• Participate in mandatory training program requirements.
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rise Baking Company, LLC in River Falls, WI is seeking a Packer I to ensure accurate packaging and on-time fulfillment of customer orders in the packing area.

The role emphasizes compliance with allergen controls, food safety standards, and continuous improvement through daily self-audits and root-cause investigations. Candidates should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.