Packer Training Technician

Calbee America; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Calbee North America in Senatobia, MS is seeking a Packaging Operations Trainer to educate and certify packing teams. You will lead on-the-job training, reinforce standard work, and ensure products meet quality and labeling standards.

You will develop training materials, SOPs, and checklists, track staff qualifications, and partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Training teams to improve safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience training or certifying production staff.
• Knowledge of GMPs and food safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for training records.

Responsibilities

• Train employees on packing procedures, labeling, case packing, and palletizing.
• Develop and deliver SOPs, job instructions, checklists, and training materials.
• Certify packers to ensure competency across shifts.
• Support line start ups, changeovers, and daily packing operations.
• Monitor KPIs related to training effectiveness, quality, and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, HACCP, GMP, SQF and food safety rules.

Skills

Training & coaching

Communication

Quality & food safety

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

795 Shands Bottom Rd, Senatobia, MS 38668, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities :

Packaging Operations & Process Ownership:

Train employees on proper packing procedures, product handling, labeling, case packing, palletizing, and finished goods handling.

Demonstrate and reinforce standard work practices to ensure product quality, packaging accuracy, and production efficiency.

Verify products, labels, packaging materials, and finished goods meet company specifications and quality standards.

Support line startup, product changeovers, sanitation, and daily packing operations.

Monitor packing activities to identify process issues and escalates equipment or quality concerns as needed.

Promote safe work practices, proper ergonomics, housekeeping, and consistent use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, HACCP, GMP, SQF, food safety, and workplace safety requirements

Train new and existing employees on packing procedures, quality expectations, food safety, and standard operating procedures.

Develop, maintain , and deliver training materials, including SOPs, work instructions, job breakdown sheets, checklists, and One-Point Lessons.

Certify and recertify packers to ensure consistent competency across all shifts.

Evaluate employee performance and provide coaching to improve safety, quality, accuracy, productivity, and technical knowledge.

Support onboarding by reviewing job expectations, work area procedures, and required documentation.

Promote standardized work practices and continuous learning across production teams.

Operational Support & Technical Collaboration :

Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Training teams to support efficient packing operations.

Assist production leadership in identifying skill gaps, training needs, and opportunities to improve packing performance.

Perform packing duties as needed to support production schedules, staffing needs, training demonstrations, and operational continuity.

Maintain accurate training records, employee qualification documentation, and required production records.

Monitor and support key performance indicators (KPIs) related to training effectiveness, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and packing efficiency.

Recommend and support continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, product quality, operational efficiency, and standardization.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience in packing, packaging, food manufacturing, or a related production environment.

Strong knowledge of packing procedures, product quality standards, GMPs, and safe work practices.

Ability to train, coach, and effectively communicate with employees at all levels.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify product, labeling, packaging, and process issues.

Working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, SQF, food safety, and workplace safety requirements.

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Two (2) or more years of experience in packing, packaging, food manufacturing, or a related production environment (preferred).

Previous experience training, mentoring, or certifying production employees (preferred).

Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives, standardized work, or process optimization ( preferred).

Experience using manufacturing documentation, training records, or production reporting systems (preferred).

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Calbee North America is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status or any other legally protected status.

795 Shands Bottom Rd, Senatobia, MS 38668, USA