Repack Associate - 1st Shift

Proper Beverage Co.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Proper Beverage Company in Kentwood, MI is hiring a Repack Associate to support day-to-day repack operations on our fast-paced production lines. You will ensure cans are fed, labeled, and packed accurately to meet production requirements and customer specifications.

This full-time, first-shift role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a collaborative team environment, an emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, warehouse, or food and beverage experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, repetitive production environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Repack Operations: load cans, feed lanes, and package per production requirements.
• Quality & Accuracy: verify packaging correctness and inspect materials.
• Safety & Cleanliness: maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.
• Team Support: collaborate with fellow Associates and leadership to meet daily goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Packaging experience

Job description

About Proper Beverage Company

At Proper Beverage Company, we believe in doing things the right way - with integrity, precision, and a focus on quality. As a rapidly growing, locally owned business, our mission is to craft beverages that our partners and their customers can trust and enjoy. Guided by our vision to be a leader in the beverage industry, we're driven by innovation, efficiency, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About Proper Beverage Company

At Proper Beverage Company, we believe in doing things the right way - with integrity, precision, and a focus on quality. As a rapidly growing, locally owned business, our mission is to craft beverages that our partners and their customers can trust and enjoy. Guided by our vision to be a leader in the beverage industry, we're driven by innovation, efficiency, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Led by a hands-on CEO and supported by a dedicated leadership team, Proper Beverage is a place where hard work is recognized, career growth is encouraged, and every employee has the opportunity to make a real impact. We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, and a collaborative environment where people can thrive both personally and professionally.

Job Information

Job Title: Repack Associate
Location: 4175 60th St. SE Suite 100 Kentwood, MI 49512
Company: Proper Beverage Company
Department: Production
Reports To: Repack Supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Job Summary: The Repack Associate is responsible for supporting day-to-day repack operations at Proper Beverage Company. This position works directly on the repack lines to ensure products are efficiently and accurately repacked according to production requirements and customer specifications. This position works as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and plays an important role in maintaining product quality, production efficiency, cleanliness, and safety throughout the repack process.

This is a full-time, 1st shift position. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 7am to 3:30pm.

Responsibilities

Repack Operations

• Manually load and feed cans onto repack lanes to maintain a consistent flow of product.
• Load finished cans into the appropriate cases, trays, or other packaging according to production requirements.
• Stack completed cases securely and accurately onto pallets.
• Ensure the correct products, packaging materials, cases, and trays are being used for each production run.
• Monitor product and packaging throughout the repack process and identify damaged, incorrect, or nonconforming materials.
• Assist with product changeovers and preparation of repack lines between production runs.

Quality & Accuracy

• Verify products are packaged correctly and meet established quality requirements.
• Pay close attention to product varieties, packaging, case counts, and pallet configurations to prevent errors.
• Inspect cans, cases, trays, and other packaging materials for visible damage or defects.
• Follow all SOPs, GMPs, and quality requirements.

Safety & Cleanliness

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area throughout the shift.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures while working around production equipment, conveyors, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other manufacturing activities.
• Properly handle finished product and packaging materials to prevent damage, contamination, or waste.
• Assist with cleaning and housekeeping activities before, during, and after production as needed.

Team Support

• Work collaboratively with other Repack Associates, Repack leadership, and supporting departments to meet daily production goals.
• Assist in other areas of the repack operation as production needs change.

All other duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, warehouse, or food and beverage experience, preferred.
• Ability to learn and follow established production procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, repetitive production environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain productive while performing repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Commitment to following company safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP requirements.
• Dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance.