Production Technician -2nd shift

Socket.dev; Middlesex (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking Production Technicians (Packers) to efficiently package finished goods, label boxes, and document production records. The role requires attention to quality, adherence to food safety standards, and ability to multi-task on a fast-paced line.

The position supports 2nd shift operations (3pm-11:30pm) and involves operating filling and packaging equipment, ensuring correct packaging materials, and maintaining clean, organized workstation practices in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift and aerial platform certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to stand and walk for 8-hour shifts.
• Able to lift 20–50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Remove packaged product from conveyor and place into casing neatly.
• Monitor packaging for quality and verify date coded on packages.
• Operate palletizing equipment and perform packaging integrity tests.
• Maintain FIFO for ingredients and materials.
• Taping boxes and transferring product to stacking area.
• Follow all safety guidelines, GMPs, and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English proficiency

Punctuality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Aerial platform certification

Better processing control course

Acidified Foods course

Job description

Job Summary:

Production Technicians (Packers) are responsible for packing finished goods into cases, recording paperwork, changeovers and code checks. Responsibilities include keeping up with the pace of production, packing quality products, labeling boxes, and placing boxes on a conveyor as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Removes packaged product from conveyor line and places packaged product into casing neatly and correctly.
• Monitors packaged product for quality standards
• Verifies that the date packaged is correct
• Straightens product progressing along a conveyor line
• Operates palletizing equipment
• Conduct required periodic packaging integrity testing and weight checks, and metal detection using established validation methods
• Ensure that the correct packaging materials are being used for the product being produced. Track and document machine/equipment down-time
• Maintains counts of finished product
• Assemble flat cardboard into box shape for shipping products
• Tape boxes and manually transfer product to stacking area
• Understanding/Performing different packaging configurations
• Maintain ingredients and material in a First in First Out basis (FIFO)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; strong time management skills with the ability to work without extensive supervision
• Operate filler machine as needed
• Assist with batching productions
• Must follow and understand all employee safety guidelines, food safety and quality procedures and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• CIP, COP, and SIP before and after production
• Assist in allergen monitoring programs
• Sanitation/Housekeeping
• QA monitoring and recording assistance
• Troubleshooting
• Batching & Processing assistance
• Uphold SQF requirements including promotion of a strong & positive food safety culture
• Active involvement in implementation, upkeep and continuous improvement of food safety as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Stewardship for our B-corp mission to promote worldwide health and wellness by fostering the delivery of high quality, healthy foods through sustainable methods.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough working knowledge of all current OSHA and Safety Standards
• Attention to detail
• Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork
• Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment
• Must be punctual, on site and ready for work at scheduled hours
• Must be able to understand direction and information in English

Education and Experience:

• High School degree or equivalent
• Forklift and Aerial platform certification within 3 months of hire
• The ability to complete better processing control school & Acidified Foods course in first 6 months of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for 8-hour shifts
• Perform repetitive or continue behavior including lifting 20-30 pounds
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Frequent bending, crouching, or twisting
• Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes to complete work assignments

Ability to work in fast-paced production environment

2nd Shift (3pm-11:30pm Mon-Fri)