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

Butterball Farms, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Innovation culture

The Source access

Paid vacation and holidays

401K company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Butterball Farms, Inc. is a world-class food manufacturer located in West Michigan, hiring a Packer on the 3D line for a 6:00 AM–2:00 PM shift, Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays during seasonal peaks.

You will keep up with rate and pack product into boxes, inspect for defects, monitor weight, assemble boxes, print labels, run QA checks, and maintain a clean work area. Pay is $15.00/hour with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Eye-hand coordination

Reading work instructions

Fast-paced production

Schedule flexibility

Basic math

GMP compliance

Stable work history

Food manufacturing experience

Job 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: $15.00/hour

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

Line: 3D

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!