Packaging Technician — Fast-Paced Quality Line

DePalo Foods Inc; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

DePalo Foods Inc is seeking a Packaging Associate to move finished goods from the oven room to the blast freezer and final pack line. The role requires teamwork in a fast-paced environment with a focus on accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include packing, labeling, quality inspection, and equipment operation. Candidates should be able to stand for long shifts, lift under 50 lbs, and work well with others; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High level accuracy with product inspection, labeling validation, and packaging verification.
• Ability to stand for long shifts (8–12 hours), lift under 50 lbs.
• Capable of keeping pace with production speeds of up to 100 units per minute.
• Strong communication and teamwork to report issues to management.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished goods into boxes according to specifications.
• Visually inspect products for defects, labels, and coding.
• Weigh, seal, and label containers with shipping information.
• Support the production line to meet daily quotas.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and manage waste.
• Operate packing equipment such as tape guns, denester, shrink-wrappers, and stackers.
• Move finished goods to storage or shipping areas.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical requirements

Fast-paced

Communication & teamwork

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

DePalo Foods Inc is seeking a Packaging Associate to move finished goods from the oven room to the blast freezer and final pack line. The role requires teamwork in a fast-paced environment with a focus on accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include packing, labeling, quality inspection, and equipment operation. Candidates should be able to stand for long shifts, lift under 50 lbs, and work well with others; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.