Packaging Technician- 2nd Shift

Doherty; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits in a Card health coverage

Temp-to-hire opportunities

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Packaging Technician for a food production company in Faribault, MN. The role involves operating and maintaining packaging equipment, performing safety and quality checks, and documenting production data on a fast-paced line.

You’ll lift up to 65 pounds, stand for long periods, and cross-train across packaging positions on the 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 1:45pm–10:15pm). Weekly pay and benefits options are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, production schedules, and quality documentation in English.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, weights, and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment including palletizers, depalletizers, labelers, tray formers, stretch wrappers, pallet labelers, and conveyors.
• Perform safety and quality checks, line observations, quality audits, and required production documentation.
• Identify and correct equipment issues to help maximize production efficiency and communicate maintenance needs.
• Complete basic preventative maintenance and corrective work orders as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize machines and work areas according to GMP, SQF, food safety, and quality standards.
• Complete production changeovers and communicate equipment, product, and quality information during shift transitions.
• Rotate between packaging positions and cross-train on equipment throughout the Business Unit.

Skills

Basic math skills

Read English instructions

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Technician Location: Faribault, MN Compensation: $19.70 per hour – paid weekly Schedule: 2nd shift | Monday–Friday | 1:45pm-10:15pm Job Type: Temporary

About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Packaging Technicians for a food production company in Faribault, Minnesota. In this role, you’ll operate and maintain packaging equipment while helping ensure products meet important food safety and quality standards. If you enjoy hands‑on work, troubleshooting equipment, and working as part of a fast‑paced production team, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do as a Packaging Technician

• Operate packaging equipment including palletizers, depalletizers, labelers, tray formers, stretch wrappers, pallet labelers, and conveyors
• Perform safety and quality checks, line observations, quality audits, and required production documentation
• Identify and correct equipment issues to help maximize production efficiency and communicate maintenance needs
• Complete basic preventative maintenance and corrective work orders as assigned
• Clean and sanitize machines and work areas according to GMP, SQF, food safety, and quality standards
• Complete production changeovers and communicate equipment, product, and quality information during shift transitions
• Rotate between packaging positions and cross‑train on equipment throughout the Business Unit

What You Need to Bring to the Packaging Technician Role

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 65 pounds consistently and up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, and climb stairs throughout the workday
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, production schedules, and quality documentation in English
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, weights, and measurements
• Ability to accurately complete production records, logs, and other required documentation
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when required
• Willingness to cross‑train, work as part of a team, and follow food safety, quality, GMP, SQF, and company procedures

Why You’ll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions

Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long‑term stability where applicable. As a family‑owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.