Packing Associate

H&F Bread Co; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideation is seeking a Packing Associate to join our production team. You'll help prepare, inspect, package, and palletize finished products while learning various packaging processes and safety standards. The role emphasizes reliability, willingness to learn, and teamwork on a fast-paced line.

Training is provided, with opportunities to advance in food manufacturing and product quality. You'll audit quality, record packaging details, and help maintain a clean, safe workspace supporting GMP and

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery or food manufacturing preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Keep the Line Moving: Review the daily production schedule and understand the day’s production requirements.
• Package Products with Quality in Mind: Operate packaging equipment and ensure products are bagged, boxed, sealed per specs.
• Accurately Document Your Work: Record downtime, waste, and package verification as required.
• Work Safely: Follow safety and food safety procedures, maintain clean work area, report issues immediately.
• Be a Great Teammate: Communicate clearly, help teammates, and adapt to changing production needs.

Skills

Dependable

Willing to learn

Safety-conscious

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

English communication

Tools

Packaging equipment

Conveyors

Printers

Pallet jacks

Job description

At Ideation, our Packing Associates play an important role in getting our products from the production line to our customers safely, efficiently, and with the quality our customers expect.

As a Packing Associate, you'll work as part of a team responsible for preparing, inspecting, packaging, and palletizing finished products. You'll learn different areas of the packaging operation and gain hands‑on experience with equipment, food safety, quality standards, and production processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn new skills, work as part of a team, and build a career in food manufacturing.

No previous food manufacturing experience is required. We're looking for people who are dependable, willing to learn, and safety‑focused.

Keep the Line Moving

• Review the daily production schedule and understand the day's production requirements
• Help set up and prepare packaging lines before production begins
• Ensure the appropriate materials, supplies, and equipment are available
• Assist with line changeovers and breakdowns
• Keep products and materials moving efficiently throughout the packaging process

Package Products with Quality in Mind

• Operate and assist with packaging equipment, conveyors, printers, and pallet jacks
• Properly bag, box, slice, seal, and package products according to specifications
• Load and unload products and packaging materials
• Stack and unstack products and boxes safely
• Move finished products through packaging and into storage

Protect Product Quality

• Visually inspecting products for defects or foreign material
• Performing weight and count checks
• Verifying packaging, labels, and product information
• Monitoring equipment settings and making adjustments when directed
• Reporting quality or equipment concerns immediately to your leader

Accurately Document Your Work

• Record downtime, waste, production completion, package verification, and other required information
• Complete metal detector checks and other required quality checks
• Follow customer specifications and company procedures
• Communicate issues quickly and accurately to supervisors and management

Work Safely

• Follow all company safety procedures and food safety requirements
• Follow GMP, SQF, OSHA, and other applicable standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Stay aware of your surroundings and work safely around moving equipment
• Immediately report safety, quality, or equipment concerns

Be a Great Teammate

At Ideation, successful employees understand that great products are made by great teams.

You will be expected to:

• Work respectfully and professionally with coworkers and leaders
• Communicate clearly with your team
• Help teammates when needed
• Be willing to learn different positions on the packaging line
• Take ownership of your responsibilities
• Help create a positive and productive work environment

Experience

• Previous bakery, food manufacturing, production, or packaging experience is preferred but not required
• We’re willing to train the right person

Skills and abilities

We're looking for someone who is:

• Dependable and punctual
• Willing to learn
• Safety-conscious
• Detail‑oriented
• Comfortable working on a fast‑paced production line
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Able to adapt to changing production needs
• Basic math and counting skills are required

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for an 8-hour shift
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, and reach above shoulder level
• Move products and materials throughout the facility
• Safely operate or work around packaging equipment
• Perform repetitive movements involving hands, wrists, arms, and legs

Position Requirements

• Full-time position
• Availability to work assigned shifts
• Open availability may be required for nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must be able to adapt to changing production schedules and priorities
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Must follow all company attendance, safety, food safety, and operating policies