Packaging Operator II

Performance Foodservice; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Louisiana is seeking a packaging operator to coordinate the meat packaging process. You will load product, assemble boxes, seal, label and stack finished goods, and ensure GMP and safety standards are followed.

The role involves preparing materials, performing safety checks, using a pallet jack, and coordinating team efforts to maintain efficient flow and accurate paperwork.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• Previous packaging/warehouse experience preferred, 0–6 months acceptable.
• Ability to understand work orders and maintain GMP and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, perform safety checks, and prepare supplies for operations.
• Check tickets and obtain packaging materials from storage with pallet jack.
• Assemble boxes, create labels, and fill packaging equipment with film as needed.
• Maintain clean packaging area and comply with safety/quality standards.
• Coordinate team efforts to ensure efficient packaging flow.
• Troubleshoot simple machine issues and handle changes in packing needs.

Skills

Packaging

Team coordination

Quality standards

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Pallet jack

Packaging equipment

Labels and tape

Job description

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.

Required Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience: 0 - 6 Months