Packaging Operator: Quality, Safety & Sanitation Lead

Alphia; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia in Woodland, CA is seeking a Packaging Operator responsible for packaging product, warehousing, food safety, quality control, and sanitation.

You will operate packaging equipment, perform QC checks, take samples, and ensure adherence to cGMP and HACCP standards while following SOPs. This role requires physical stamina and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Join Alphia and help deliver high-quality pet food to customers.

Qualifications

• Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work instructions.
• Prior experience in packaging or manufacturing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment including packaging machines, scales, sealers, metal detector, palletizer, and code dater (setup, changeovers, and standard operations).
• Start and stop equipment.
• Replenish packaging supplies (stretch wrap, banding, sheeting, boxes, etc.).
• Print labels and track production.
• Empty finished product bins.
• Re-palletize product.
• Move pallets using forklift or pallet jack (as trained).
• Load pallets into palletizer.
• Perform basic operational maintenance on equipment.
• Follow work instructions and SOPs.
• Perform various duties in multiple departments as directed.

Job description

Alphia in Woodland, CA is seeking a Packaging Operator responsible for packaging product, warehousing, food safety, quality control, and sanitation.

You will operate packaging equipment, perform QC checks, take samples, and ensure adherence to cGMP and HACCP standards while following SOPs. This role requires physical stamina and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Join Alphia and help deliver high-quality pet food to customers.