Part Time Repack Associate - 1st Shift

Proper Beverage Co.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Proper Beverage Company is seeking a part-time Repack Associate to support daily repack operations on the 1st shift (11am–3:30pm) at our Kentwood, MI facility. You will work on repack lines, loading cans, packaging, and palletizing while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will be part of a fast-paced manufacturing team, ensuring accurate product handling, adherence to SOPs, GMPs, and cleanliness throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, warehouse, or food and beverage preferred.
• Ability to learn and follow established production procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, repetitive production environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain productive while performing repetitive tasks.
• Commitment to following company safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP requirements.
• Dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Repack Operations: Manually load and feed cans onto repack lanes; ensure correct packaging materials and pallet configurations.
• Quality & Accuracy: Verify products are packaged correctly and maintain quality standards.
• Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety policies around equipment.
• Team Support: Collaborate with Repack team and other departments to meet daily production goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Following procedures

Repetitive tasks

Attendance reliability

Job description

About Proper Beverage Company At Proper Beverage Company, we believe in doing things the right way - with integrity, precision, and a focus on quality. As a rapidly growing, locally owned business, our mission is to craft beverages that our partners and their customers can trust and enjoy. Guided by our vision to be a leader in the beverage industry, we're driven by innovation, efficiency, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Led by a hands-on CEO and supported by a dedicated leadership team, Proper Beverage is a place where hard work is recognized, career growth is encouraged, and every employee has the opportunity to make a real impact. We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, and a collaborative environment where people can thrive both personally and professionally.

Job Information

Job Title Repack Associate

Location 4175 60th St. SE Suite 100 Kentwood, MI 49512

Company Proper Beverage Company

Department Production

Reports To Repack Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Job Summary

The Repack Associate is responsible for supporting day-to-day repack operations at Proper Beverage Company. This position works directly on the repack lines to ensure products are efficiently and accurately repacked according to production requirements and customer specifications. This position works as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and plays an important role in maintaining product quality, production efficiency, cleanliness, and safety throughout the repack process. This is a part-time, 1st shift position. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 11am to 3:30pm.

Responsibilities

Repack Operations

• Manually load and feed cans onto repack lanes to maintain a consistent flow of product.
• Load finished cans into the appropriate cases, trays, or other packaging according to production requirements.
• Stack completed cases securely and accurately onto pallets.
• Ensure the correct products, packaging materials, cases, and trays are being used for each production run.
• Monitor product and packaging throughout the repack process and identify damaged, incorrect, or nonconforming materials.
• Assist with product changeovers and preparation of repack lines between production runs.

Quality & Accuracy

• Verify products are packaged correctly and meet established quality requirements.
• Pay close attention to product varieties, packaging, case counts, and pallet configurations to prevent errors.
• Inspect cans, cases, trays, and other packaging materials for visible damage or defects.
• Follow all SOPs, GMPs, and quality requirements.

Safety & Cleanliness

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area throughout the shift.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures while working around production equipment, conveyors, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other manufacturing activities.
• Properly handle finished product and packaging materials to prevent damage, contamination, or waste.
• Assist with cleaning and housekeeping activities before, during, and after production as needed.

Team Support

• Work collaboratively with other Repack Associates, Repack leadership, and supporting departments to meet daily production goals.
• Assist in other areas of the repack operation as production needs change.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, warehouse, or food and beverage experience, preferred.
• Ability to learn and follow established production procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, repetitive production environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain productive while performing repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Commitment to following company safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP requirements.
• Dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance.