Packaging Operator II

Core-Mark; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

401K with employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking an entry-level meat packaging teammate to coordinate and execute packaging operations on the production line. You will load products, seal, label, and stack finished goods on pallets, ensuring adherence to work orders and customer preferences within GMP and quality standards.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to grow while learning packaging processes and teamwork in a distributed meat-packaging setup.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 0–6 months of relevant experience preferred.
• Must be able to follow work orders and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and prepare supplies for operations.
• Check tickets and obtain packaging materials from storage.
• Assemble boxes and fill packaging equipment with film as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow GMP and safety standards.
• Coordinate team efforts to ensure efficient packaging.
• Troubleshoot simple machine issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Packaging equipment operation

Team coordination

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Box sealing equipment

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Coordinates team to ensure efficient and effective meat packaging process. Load product into bags/machines and receive finished product from machines, according to work order specifications and customer preferences, as well as pack meat in boxes, properly bill through system, seal, label and stack finished product on pallets or carts. Able to understand job tickets and pick/assign appropriate product to fulfil orders in the appropriate order. Assemble boxes, clean packaging area and equipment ensuring all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations; At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Check cutting list/tickets and obtain appropriate packaging materials (boxes, labels, tape, bags, wrap) from storage with pallet jack.
• Manually assemble boxes-cases, make labels and fill packaging equipment with appropriate film as required.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, clean packaging work area and equipment, maintain and abide safety and quality regulations and standards as required.
• Coordinate team's efforts to ensure efficient and effective packaging process.
• Troubleshoot simple machine issues.
• Coordinate changeover in tooling as per packing needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Qualifications:

• Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• Required Experience: 0 - 6 Months

Preferred qualifications:

• Preferred Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• Preferred Experience: 6 Months - 1 Year

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.