Packaging Specialist – Food Production Support

The-Krusteaz-Company; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Personal holiday

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sick time (WA)

Job summary

The Krusteaz Company in Kent, WA is seeking a Packaging Operator to support a high-volume dry mix production line. You will pack, stack, weigh and assist with packaging processes on a fast-moving line.

Expect manual handling, equipment operation, and adherence to safety, quality and GMP standards. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a path for growth within a 90-year-old, people-focused company.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with good manual dexterity.
• Stand and walk on a cement floor for full work shift (8 or 12 hours).
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Climb ladder and stairs to access and clean equipment and vessels.
• Reach at or below shoulder height frequently; reach overhead occasionally.
• Frequently use repetitive motion to handle and grasp components on a moving production line.
• Demonstrated ability to correctly follow written and verbal instructions and SOPs in English.
• Accurate basic math and calculation skills.
• Have a customer service and quality focus.
• Work with a Continuous Improvement focus in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively to identify and solve problems.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively while working unsupervised.
• Collaborate effectively with other employees in an environment where input is valued.
• Demonstrate a high level of reliability and attendance.
• Food safety prohibits jewelry and fragrances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food packaging for product insert and shipping.
• Ensure product bags travel through packaging equipment.
• Manually place small food pouches on rapidly moving production line.
• Pack food products into cases.
• Manually stack product boxes and bags on pallets or conveyors.
• Operate material handling equipment to move and palletize products and packaging materials.
• Perform sanitation tasks on equipment and general housekeeping to established standards.
• Clean the packaging line when needed, including scrubbing and mopping.
• Operate packaging machinery safely.
• Access and print instructions and documentation via computer.
• Input data into production software accurately.
• Follow safety, quality, GMP and SOP guidelines; work overtime as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

The Krusteaz Company in Kent, WA is seeking a Packaging Operator to support a high-volume dry mix production line. You will pack, stack, weigh and assist with packaging processes on a fast-moving line.

Expect manual handling, equipment operation, and adherence to safety, quality and GMP standards. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a path for growth within a 90-year-old, people-focused company.