Packaging Technician

Eden Foods; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Foods in Clinton, Michigan, is seeking a full-time Packaging Technician to support food packaging operations in the Production Supervisor's team. You will ensure accurate labeling, packaging efficiency, and quality control while maintaining clean, safe work areas.

The role requires physical capability (lift 50 pounds), standing for shifts, and a willingness to learn. Prior food-safety knowledge is a plus; training is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Attention to detail for labels, weights, and codes.
• Basic math skills for daily counts and logs.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Packaging products reliably and efficiently according to schedules.
• Enter data into Daily Packaging and Quality Control logs.
• Maintain accurate labels, target weights, and product codes.
• Operate equipment safely and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Assist with quality checks and proper inventory handling.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for equipment upkeep and repairs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Basic math

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eden Foods – Clinton, Michigan (Lenawee County) seeks a full-time employee for a food production and packaging position. Experience, reliability, and willingness to learn are needed. Good work, good people, good benefits, good food.

Job Description

Operations Department

Position: Packaging Technician

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reliable, efficient performance in scheduled food packaging work.
• Timely entries in Daily Packaging and Quality Control logs.
• Good production yields with minimal inventory loss.
• Accuracy of labels, target fill weights, and package codes.
• Safe operation of equipment and behavior in the workplace.
• Help with quality identification and proper handling.
• A sound, general knowledge of the food products handled.
• Conscientious handling of inventory to avoid damage or adulteration.
• Maintain Quality Control procedures in conjunction with state, federal, and Eden policies.
• Maintain inventory control procedures and records.
• Recommend operational changes and needs.
• Coordinate scheduling of equipment maintenance.
• Maintain orderly and clean workstations.

Job Requirements

• Experience and education sufficient to perform duties, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds waist-high, intermittently over the course of a normal day.
• Ability to perform standing work during shifts.
• Intelligent involvement in the work performed.
• Basic math, with written and verbal communication skills.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, food safety procedures is a plus.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive or complete explanation of duties. Employees are required to perform duties as assigned by their supervisor or management. Eden reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed. Job descriptions do not constitute or imply an employment contract.