Production Helper 2nd Shift , $22.08 per hour*

C.H. Guenther & Son; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son is seeking a Production Helper for the 2nd shift (1:00pm-9:30pm) to operate and set up packaging equipment and ensure product quality. The role involves sanitation, forklift duties, and adherence to GMP and food-safety standards in a union environment.

Responsibilities include line monitoring, equipment adjustments, reporting issues to maintenance, and ensuring non-conforming product is handled properly while maintaining safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or its equivalency with basic math and communication skills.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and work with others in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor packaging line for maintenance, sanitation, packaging needs and deviations; make adjustments as necessary.
• Report mechanical problems to maintenance.
• Recognize, report and, if necessary, hold non-conforming product.
• Set up packers for all products.
• Change packaging film, colored bands, and thermal ribbons.
• Pull broken trays and/or foreign matter from line; operate tray washer if needed.
• Follow GMPs, Personal Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and SQF rules; adhere to company conduct.
• Other duties as business necessitates.

Skills

Basic math

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Production Helper 2nd Shift , $22.08 per hour*

Aug 11, 2026

$22/hour

*$22.08 per hour plus $.50 per hour shift differential. 1:00pm-930pm

Responsible for set-up and operation of all packaging equipment, and quality of the Products being shipped. Responsible for all packaging line positions within the plant. Responsible for performing all packaging, sanitation, and shipping functions, including forklift.

JOB SPECIFICS:

Monitor packaging line for maintenance, sanitation, packaging needs and/or deviations making adjustments as necessary.

Report mechanical problems to maintenance.

Recognize, report, and, if necessary, hold non-conforming (out of specification) or inferior product including proper slicing.

Set up packers for all products

Change packaging film, colored bands, and Thermal ribbons.

Pull broken trays and/or foreign matter from line. Able to run the tray washer.

Abide by and ensure plant personnel are following all GMPs, Personal Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, and SQF Rules. Adheres to the Baldinger Code of Conduct.

Other duties may be assigned as business necessitates.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or its equivalency in experience and/or training. Ability to do basic math and computation skills as well as possess verbal and written skills. Forklift experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

Able to stand for up to 12 hours, while working with and around machinery.

Able to stoop, bend and crouch on a regular basis to check equipment or supplies in low-lying areas.

Able to lift 50 pounds on a continuous basis.

Able to push and/or pull wheeled carts of 100 to 500 pounds on a regular basis.

Able to sweep, mop, and do general, as well as detailed, cleaning per SSOPs.

Able to climb ladders.

Working Hours:

2nd shift (100pm-930pm)

This is a Union position.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

C.H. Guenther, a Texas-based food manufacturer established in 1851, produces high-quality grain-based and frozen products, delivering "just baked from scratch" flavor to consumers globally.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 1,001–5,000 employees

Company type Privately held

Total funding 0