Precision Packaging Specialist - Food Production

Essenhaus, Inc.; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenhaus, Inc. in Middlebury, IN is seeking a Packaging Specialist to finish products through packaging, boxing, palletizing, and shipment preparation. You will ensure case counts and pallet patterns are followed, inspect seals, and operate pallet-wrapping equipment on the production floor.

The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced environment with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food manufacturing or packaging is a plus.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs during shift.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify packaging defects.
• Understanding of production line operations and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished bags for quality, seal integrity, and labeling.
• Place finished bags into cases according to case count standards.
• Ensure cases are sealed and neatly palletized per pallet pattern requirements.
• Operate pallet wrapping equipment and label pallets.
• Load case erector and maintain consistent case supply.
• Record and track daily scrap and damaged product in logs or digital systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area daily.
• Assist with line changeovers, start-up and shutdown as directed.
• Follow safety, food safety, and quality policies and procedures.
• Communicate equipment malfunctions, material shortages, or quality concerns to the Production Lead/Manager.
• Perform additional tasks to support the production team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Defect identification

Production safety

Physical stamina

Reliability

Production knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Essenhaus, Inc. in Middlebury, IN is seeking a Packaging Specialist to finish products through packaging, boxing, palletizing, and shipment preparation. You will ensure case counts and pallet patterns are followed, inspect seals, and operate pallet-wrapping equipment on the production floor.

The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced environment with a focus on safety and quality standards.