Packer - 1st Shift - 6am - 2pm Pay $15.00/hour

Butterball Farms, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Paid vacation

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Butterball Farms, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Packer in Grand Rapids, MI. You will pack butter into boxes, inspect for defects, monitor weight, and ensure labels are correct. You will enter data, perform QA sampling, and maintain line cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

The role runs on a day shift from 6a-2p, Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays during peak season. Competitive benefits accompany a strong culture of innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Eye-hand coordination required to keep up with pace on a production line.
• Ability to read and understand standard work instructions.
• Capable of working at a consistent, fast pace for extended periods.
• Flexibility with work schedule to accommodate high volume periods.
• General math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Adherence to GMP policies and maintain product quality.

Responsibilities

• Keep up with rate and pack product into boxes.
• Visually inspect the product for defects.
• Monitor the consistency and weight to stay within range.
• Assemble boxes and place bags.
• Enter information to create labels and print them.
• Perform hourly metal detector checks.
• Gather samples for QA testing.
• Work at a fast pace and multi-task.
• Create skid patterns and stack boxes per product specs.
• Use tape-gun or tape machine to close boxes.
• Verify date, lot code, and label accuracy on products.
• Enter downtime or line issues into RedZone on a tablet.
• Transport finished product to the freezer and wrap skids.
• Maintain a clean area and assist with cleanup.

Skills

Eye-hand coordination

Read standard work instructions

Fast-paced production

Flexible schedule

Math basics

GMP compliance

Stable job history

Food manufacturing experience

Tools

RedZone tablet

Job description

Description

Butterball Farms, Inc is a world-class food manufacturer on a mission to Enrich Lives and has been recognized as a West Michigan and National Best and Brightest Company to work for. With over 60 years in the industry Butterball Farms, Inc. works hard to enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We imagine butter differently, have a highly recognizable client list and are known by our customers for our innovation, reliability, responsiveness, and our value-add approach to business. Our amazing culture is recognized globally.

Pay

Pay: $15.00/hour

Schedule Available

Schedule Available: 6a-2p Monday - Friday with occasional and Saturdays for seasonal increases.

Line

Line: Butterball

As a Packer You Will Be Responsible To

• Keep up with rate and pack product into boxes
• Visually inspect the product for any defects
• Carefully monitor the consistency and weight of the butter to make sure it is within range
• Properly assemble boxes and place appropriate bags
• Properly enter information to create labels and print them
• Hourly metal detector checks
• Gather butter samples for QA testing
• Work at a fast pace and multi-task
• Properly create skid pattern and stack boxes based on product specification
• Properly use a tape-gun to close boxes or properly use a tape machine
• Visualize and verify the correct date, lot code, and label is reflecting on the product being run
• Ability to enter downtime or any line/product issues into RedZone using a tablet
• Transport finished product to the freezer and wrap finished skids
• Maintain a clean area throughout the shift and after the run is complete help the team clean up the area
• Additional tasks as requested

We Offer

• Great room for growth & advancement
• A culture that celebrates innovation, continuous improvement, personal development, and diversity
• Access to The Source - a resource to help navigate challenges happening at home.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401K Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Benefits plan- Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flex Spending, Dependent Care, Accident Insurance!

Butterball Farms, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• Good eye-hand coordination
• Ability to read and understand standard work instructions
• Ability to work at a consistent, fast pace for extended periods of time
• Ability to keep up with a fast pace production line
• Be flexible with their work schedule to accommodate high work volume
• General math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to adhere to GMP policies and maintain quality standards of the product
• A stable job history
• Previous Food Manufacturing experience is a plus!