Packer - 1st shift

The Campbell's Company; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campbell's Company is seeking a Packer for 1st shift in the United States. You will ensure finished goods are accurately packed, inspected, palletized, and prepared for shipment, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include preparing packaging materials, labeling, verifying quantities, and supporting production line startups. Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential. Over time may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Able to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cartons and trays for packaging by folding, taping, sorting, labeling, and assembling packaging materials.
• Verify packaging materials are prepared and available for production.
• Pack products into cartons, trays, and displays according to product specs and labeling.
• Ensure products are in correct cases and labeled accurately; seal cartons when needed.
• Follow safety, sanitation and 5S practices throughout the packaging process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindful

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Bag registration

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Shift: 1st Shift

Pay: $17.65/hour

How You Will Make History Here…

As a Packer, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality products to our consumers by ensuring finished goods are accurately packed, inspected, palletized, and prepared for shipment. Your attention to detail, commitment to quality, and focus on safety will help keep production running efficiently while maintaining the standards our consumers expect.

What You Will Do…

Packaging & Production Support

• Prepare cartons and trays for packaging by folding, taping, sorting, labeling, and assembling packaging materials.
• Verify packaging materials are properly prepared and available for production.
• Pack products into cartons, trays, and displays according to product specifications.
• Ensure products are packaged in the correct cases and labeled accurately.
• Tape and seal cartons when required.

Quality & Food Safety

• Conduct visual inspections of finished products and packaging, including:
  • Bag registration
  • Code dates
  • Pricing information
  • Package seals
  • Case labeling
• Remove products that do not meet quality standards.
• Communicate packaging quality concerns to Machine Operators, Group Leaders, or Supervisors.
• Support food safety and quality standards throughout the packaging process.

Palletizing & Material Handling

• Stack cartons and trays onto pallets using approved stacking patterns.
• Utilize pallet jacks, when applicable, to move finished products weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Support product rework activities according to plant procedures.
• Follow proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques.

Sanitation, Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow all safety, food safety, and hygiene policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
• Remove defective packaging materials, waste, and loose product from work areas.
• Keep aisles, exits, turntables, and packaging areas clean and free from obstructions.
• Perform sanitation tasks including:
  • Equipment washes
  • Seasoner cleanings
  • Wipeouts
• Properly store supplies and packaging materials in designated areas.
• Report safety concerns, equipment issues, and workplace injuries promptly.

Equipment & Operational Support

• Assist with production line startups.
• Support product changeovers and line preparation activities.
• Operate tray-making and stapling equipment when trained and assigned.
• Communicate operational issues to production leadership as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work mandatory overtime as business needs require.

Who You Will Work With…

In this role, you will collaborate with:

• Machine Operators
• Group Leaders
• Production Supervisors
• Packaging Team Members
• Quality Assurance Team Members
• Sanitation Teams
• Warehouse and Material Handling Teams

Together, you will help ensure products are packaged safely, efficiently, and according to quality expectations.

What You Bring To The Table… (must Have)

• High School Diploma or GED and/or one (1) year of manufacturing or production experience.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently push, pull, carry, bend, twist, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to frequently lift and handle materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime and schedule changes as business needs require.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• Previous packaging, production, warehouse, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing product quality inspections.
• Experience using pallet jacks or material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, and 5S methodologies.
• Experience supporting production startups and product changeovers.
• Experience operating tray-making or other packaging-related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Frequent exposure to wet and humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to elevated work areas, airborne particles, and cleaning chemicals.
• Loud production environment requiring adherence to PPE and safety requirements.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motion throughout the shift.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.