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

Innovative culture

Paid vacation

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flex spending

Dependent care

Job summary

Butterball Farms, Inc. is seeking a Packer to join its 3D production line in Grand Rapids, MI. This full-time role requires standing for long periods, fast pace, and attention to weight, QA sampling, and label accuracy.

Pay is $15.00 per hour with a 6a-2p schedule on weekdays and occasional Saturdays for seasonal increases. You will perform packaging, box assembly, and line paperwork while ensuring GMP compliance and a clean work area.

Qualifications

• Eye-hand coordination and ability to read and follow standard work instructions.
• Ability to work at a consistent, fast pace for extended periods.
• Adherence to GMP policies and maintain product quality.
• Strong basic math skills for counting, measuring, and batching.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet high work volume.
• Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Keep up with rate and pack product into boxes.
• Visually inspect the product for defects.
• Monitor butter consistency and weight within range.
• Assemble boxes and place appropriate bags.
• Enter information to create and print labels.
• Perform hourly metal detector checks.
• Gather butter samples for QA testing.
• Work quickly and multi-task on a production line.
• Create skid patterns and stack boxes as per specs.
• Use tape guns or tape machines to close boxes.
• Verify date, lot code, and labels on product.
• Enter downtime or line issues into RedZone via tablet.
• Transport finished product to the freezer and wrap skids.
• Maintain a clean work area and assist in cleanup.

Skills

Eye-hand coordination

Read work instructions

Fast-paced work

Stable job history

GMP compliance

Math skills

Flexible schedule

Food manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Type
Full-time

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

We believe a successful Packer will have the following qualifications:

• 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!