Packer- 1st Shift

Doherty; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health coverage options

Temp-to-hire opportunities

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions in St. Peter, MN is hiring a Packer for the 1st shift. You’ll package finished products into trays, inspect packaging for quality, and help keep the production line running smoothly.

This temporary/contract role offers weekday hours (4:00 AM–4:30 PM Tue–Thu and every other Friday), weekly pay, and the chance to join a family-owned staffing team with local recruiters and ongoing opportunities in food production. Prior experience in food production preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished products into trays, boxes, and cases according to product specifications.
• Inspect seals, lot codes, labels, weights, and packaging for quality and defects.
• Build trays, label case boxes, and palletize finished products.
• Monitor packaging quality and report issues to production and quality teams.
• Assist with line setup, changeovers, shift changes, and cleanup.
• Record and monitor product waste as required.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, safety, and GMP guidelines.

Skills

Stand & bend

Lift 40 lbs

Attention to detail

Team communication

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Packer – 1st ShiftLocation: St. Peter, MNCompensation: $18.00 per hour – paid weeklySchedule: 1st shift | 4:00AM to 4:30PM | Tuesday through Thursday and every other FridayJob Type: Temporary/ContractAbout the OpportunityDoherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Packer workers for a food production company in St. Peter, MN. In this role, you’ll package finished products, inspect packaging for quality, and help keep the production line running smoothly. If you enjoy hands-on work and want reliable weekday hours with weekly pay, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!Apply now and our AI Recruiter, Valerie, will reach out ASAP to learn more about how you match this role!What You'll Do as a Packer:Pack finished products into trays, boxes, and cases according to product specificationsInspect seals, lot codes, labels, weights, and packaging for quality and defectsBuild trays, label case boxes, and palletize finished productsMonitor packaging quality and communicate issues to production and quality team membersAssist with line setup, changeovers, shift changes, and cleanupRecord and monitor product waste as requiredFollow all food safety, sanitation, safety, and GMP guidelinesWhat You Need to Bring to the Packer Role:Ability to stand and bend for extended periodsAbility to lift up to 40 poundsGood attention to detail and ability to follow directionsTeam-oriented mindset with good communication skillsAbility to read and write in EnglishHigh school diploma or GED preferred #WEjobhuntWhy You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing SolutionsEnjoy 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.Ready to Apply?Click “Apply Now” to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. If you have questions about the Packer job, contact our Mankato office at [phone].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.