Packing workers needed

ManpowerGroup; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is hiring a Packing Worker in Ferndale, WA. You will support the production line and packaging operations, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and quality. Training for food safety and sanitation will be provided, including HACCP-aligned practices.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in temperature-controlled environments. Evening shift runs 3:30pm to 1:30am; starting pay is $19.00 per hour with opportunities to grow within a safety‑driven team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food processing or manufacturing (preferred but not required).
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices (training provided).
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs regularly and work in cold or hot environments while performing repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handle raw materials and perform tasks such as defrosting, hooking, hanging, racking, cutting, stuffing, weighing, scaling, labeling, boxing, and palletizing.
• Load and unload materials onto racks, carts, and conveyors.
• Move products between different temperature areas using carts or racks.
• Prepare products for vacuum processing and packaging.
• Inspect product for quality and consistency, ensuring company standards are met.
• Report any defects or issues with materials, products, or equipment to the supervisor.
• Follow all food safety guidelines, including HACCP, USDA, and FDA regulations.
• Assist with Sanitation processes as needed.
• Record production data, such as product counts and weights if applicable.
• Communicate effectively with line leads, supervisors, and other team members about production or challenges.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Our client, food production is seeking a Packing Worker to join their team. As a Packing Worker, you will be part of the production team supporting the line and packaging operations. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to follow safety and food quality standards consistently, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Packing Worker

Location: Ferndale, WA

Pay Range: $19.00

Shift:3:30pm-1:30am

What's the Job?

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle raw materials and perform tasks such as defrosting, hooking, hanging, racking, cutting, stuffing, weighing, scaling, labeling, boxing, and palletizing
• Load and unload materials onto racks, carts, and conveyors
• Move products between different temperature areas using carts or racks
• Prepare products for vacuum processing and packaging
• Inspect product for quality and consistency, ensuring company standards are met
• Report any defects or issues with materials, products, or equipment to the supervisor
• Follow all food safety guidelines, including HACCP, USDA, and FDA regulations
• Assist with Sanitation processes as needed
• Record production data, such as product counts and weights if applicable
• Communicate effectively with line leads, supervisors, and other team members about production or challenges

What's Needed?

• Previous experience in food processing or manufacturing (preferred but not required).
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices (training provided).
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs regularly and work in cold or hot environments while performing repetitive tasks accurately.

What's in it for me?

• Be part of a production team where your accuracy and care directly support product quality.
• Training provided for food safety and sanitation expectations, including HACCP-aligned practices.
• Clear expectations and a structured workflow with regular communication with line leads and supervisors.
• Opportunity to build confidence in packaging and inspection tasks while meeting production targets.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.