Production Line Worker (Packer, Filler)

Panos Brands; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Walden Farms in Linden, NJ is seeking a Production Line Worker (Packer, Filler) to operate packaging and filling equipment on the production line while maintaining quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment; HACCP/FSMA familiarity is a plus. Training on safety and GMPs is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment; packing, filling, blending, batch making or similar is a plus.
• Familiarity with HACCP; FSMA and food safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line equipment on the floor.
• Count and pack cases, ensuring correct product packaging.
• Maintain quality and production standards while operating equipment.
• Inspect bottles, labels, and cases for accuracy.
• Communicate product changes to the Production Supervisor.
• Clean work area and participate in sanitation of the space.
• Follow all safety, GMP and quality requirements.

Skills

Equipment operation

Packing & labeling

Quality awareness

Food safety knowledge

GMP/FSMA familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Production Line Worker (Packer, Filler)

Walden Farms - Linden, NJ

Job Summary

This position operates production, filling, and/or packaging equipment efficiently and safely on the production and packaging line while maintaining quality and production standards and participating in all aspects of production work to produce Walden Farms products.

Essential Functions

• Ability to operate equipment on the production line/floor, as required
• The Packer’s primary responsibility is to accurately count and pack cases of products while ensuring product packaging meets company quality standards
• Maintain quality and production standards while operating equipment
• Possess overall knowledge and understanding of the entire production line
• Stack and unstack cases; pack boxes
• Inspect bottles, labels, and cases
• Communicate and understand numerous product changes, boxes, labels, etc. to the Production Supervisor
• Clean work area during shift and changeovers
• Participate in the general sanitation of the production space
• Maintain expected speeds to keep up with production demands
• Reports on food safety and quality issues to plant management and quality
• Follows all safety, GMP and quality requirements
• Works flexibly in various production and packing lines throughout the production floor as instructed by the floor supervisor
• Operates auxiliary machines and equipment, as required
• Follows process as specified to meet or exceed customer specifications
• Other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Education and Experience Required:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• A minimum of 1-2 years previous experience in a food manufacturing environment; packing, filling, blending, batch making or other food- or cosmetic-related experience a plus
• Familiarity with food quality and safety programs: HACCP; FSMA