Packer I

Rise Baking Company; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company is seeking an involved packing area operator to execute the daily production schedule and ensure accurate packaging to meet customer orders. The role emphasizes allergen control, safety compliance, and timely corrective actions under supervision.

The ideal candidate has basic analytical skills, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to changing requirements, including night and weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience desired.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Adapt quickly to frequent change and maintain attention to detail.
• Independent worker with minimal supervision and a quality mindset.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production schedule in the packing area to meet orders.
• Ensure timely and accurate packaging to maintain standards.
• Adhere to allergen control guidelines and verify cleaning activities.
• Take corrective action as directed by the Supervisor.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Address food safety and quality deficiencies as needed.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with safety policies.
• Complete mandatory training and adhere to all food safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Independence

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose

Execute production schedules at rated throughput in the packing area to meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery standards.

Essential Functions

• Execute the daily production schedule in the packing area to meet customer orders
• Ensure timely and accurate packaging of product to maintain processing standards
• Adhere to the allergen control program guidelines, including equipment cleaning and verification activities
• Take corrective action as assigned by the Supervisor based on pre-operation and daily self-assessment audit findings
• Participate in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the packing area
• Take actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality deficiencies
• Maintain safe working conditions and preserve the integrity of the environmental health and safety system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the safety program
• Participate in mandatory training program requirements
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Food manufacturing experience desired
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership
• Ability to work cross-functionally, convey equipment issues, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and multitask
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need

1st Shift 4:00AM - 4:00PM Monday-Wednesday