Production Packer - 1st Shift - OTSEGO, MN

Otter Tail Corporation; Otsego, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

STD and LTD Insurance

401K with generous company match

3 weeks PTO

Critical Illness Coverage

FSA or HSA Contribution Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

T.O. Plastics in Otsego, MN is seeking a Production Packer for 1st shift. You will pack products into shipping cartons, follow order specs, and ensure correct labeling and packaging.

The role runs 1st shift (5:45am–4:00pm, Mon–Thu) with a rate of $19.00–$19.50/hour. Benefits include medical, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more. You must read, write, and speak basic English and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; related experience may substitute.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English for understanding work instructions, labels and quality sheets.
• Basic math and measurement interpretation.
• Willingness to follow leadership and cooperate with team.

Responsibilities

• Pack product or parts into shipping cartons according to instructions.
• Follow order specifications with attention to small details, ensure correct labeling and packaging.
• Stack pallets with proper skids and size.
• Perform basic quality inspections with hand tools.
• Complete packing slips and paperwork accurately.
• Learn to run lines and operate with or without assistance.
• Maintain clean work areas and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

English literacy

Math basics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Production Packer - 1st Shift - OTSEGO, MN

Job Category: Production Worker

Requisition Number: PRODU007187

• Posted : August 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $19 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

Shifts ($19.00 to $19.50/Hour):

1st Shift – 5:45am to 4:00pm M-Th

Company Overview:

Experience matters. Since 1948, T.O. Plastics has manufactured quality custom thermoformed parts and packaging and provided exceptional service to horticulture, medical and industrial customers around the world. One of the top 100 thermoforming companies in North America, T.O. Plastics delivers value by focusing on customer needs and by offering a full range of services from design-to-manufacture. At T.O. Plastics, we are dedicated to excellence, and we leverage our experience and core competency to develop customized, cost-effective solutions for businesses in diverse markets. T.O. Plastics has facilities in both Clearwater and Otsego, Minnesota.It is ourMissionto “delight and serve our customers with innovative thermoform solutions”.

Essential Functions:

This position is responsible for the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities:

• Pack product or parts into shipping cartons according to the operating instruction.
• Follow all order specifications with attention to small detail including adhering a label on a specific location of the carton, using the appropriate carton and/or poly liner for packaging as required, ensuring that the product is facing the correct direction inside the carton, sealing the carton using a designated method, etc.
• Stack pallets properly while using the proper size skids for carton stacking.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality inspections with various hand measurement tools.
• Identify basic quality issues and make accept/reject decisions based upon the Boundary Board and Quality Standard.
• Use basic to average trouble shooting skills and gain job knowledge and experience to identify and communicate basic problems when forming parts. This includes recognizing a variety of forming conditions such as webbing, cold roll, etc.
• Diligently completes required paperwork or packing slips to maintain accurate product counts.
• Completes all paperwork and packing slips with minimal assistance and errors.
• Learn to run certain lines and operate with or without assistance.
• Follow good housekeeping practices by keeping work areas and common areas clean.
• Identify and report any unsafe work conditions, behaviors, or incidents.
• Follow and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the lead, supervisor, or manager.

Education, Experience, & Skills:

The qualifications listed here are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English. This is essential for understanding printed work instructions, labels and quality sheets and communicates effectively with fellow workers and fully understand job information.
• Must possess basic mathematic skills including counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to maintain and record reliable finished part totals.
• Ability to read and interpret weight measurements on a scale as well as dimension measurements using fractions, decimals, or metric increments.
• Must possess strong reasoning ability and actively engage in critical thinking while monitoring the production lines to communicate machine and quality concerns to others and call for assistance when needed.
• Must be willing to take direct orders from the leadership team (including leads, supervisors, managers, etc.)
• Must be able to cooperate with other co-workers and successfully navigate training to accurately perform all job responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work will be performed in a well-lit manufacturing environment which may include regular exposure to flying dust and debris; the smell of burnt plastic; high decibel equipment and loud noises; and extreme temperatures ranging from subzero up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment consistently and correctly. This may include wearing safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, respiratory masks, other safety equipment as designated, and adhering to the safety dress code.
• The manufacturing environment is fast-moving and may require the mobility to bend, stoop, lift, carry, lift above shoulders, push, pull, walk, and stand throughout the duration of the shift.
• Visual acuity, manual dexterity, and hand function are required to inspect and handle product.
• Must be able to lift 43 pounds 60 times per 8 hours shift and must be able to lift as much as 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to safely climb short ladders while carrying these weights.

Comprehensive benefit package to include the following options:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• STD and LTD Insurance
• 401K with a generous company match
• 3 weeks of PTO earned as a weekly accrual
• Critical Illness Coverage
• FSA or HSA Contribution Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer
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