Packaging Technician — Food Production & Quality

Newly Weds Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

401K Cash Accumulation Plan

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a General Labor team member to support production and packaging operations. The role involves bagging, dumping ingredients, stacking finished goods, and ensuring accurate labeling while maintaining GMPs and a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include operating packaging equipment, verifying batch numbers, and assisting across production lines as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift 25-55+ lbs; forklift certification may

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.
• Ability to operate or learn packaging and warehouse equipment (e.g., scales, label printers, forklifts).
• Forklift certification may be required (training may be provided).
• Basic math and reading skills for verifying product, labels, and batch information.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with packaging equipment, including bagging machines, scales, and label printers.
• Dump and verify ingredients according to batch tickets to ensure recipe accuracy.
• Load materials into hoppers and assist with blending processes as required.
• Ensure all products are properly filled, weighed, sealed, and labeled.
• Verify batch numbers, product codes, and labels match the product being processed.
• Monitor metal detection systems and ensure products pass inspection.

Skills

Packaging equipment

Forklift operation

Quality checks

Basic math

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scales

Label printers

Job description

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a General Labor team member to support production and packaging operations. The role involves bagging, dumping ingredients, stacking finished goods, and ensuring accurate labeling while maintaining GMPs and a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include operating packaging equipment, verifying batch numbers, and assisting across production lines as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift 25-55+ lbs; forklift certification may