At Ideation, our Packing Associates play an important role in getting our products from the production line to our customers safely, efficiently, and with the quality our customers expect.
As a Packing Associate, you'll work as part of a team responsible for preparing, inspecting, packaging, and palletizing finished products. You'll learn different areas of the packaging operation and gain hands-on experience with equipment, food safety, quality standards, and production processes.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn new skills, work as part of a team, and build a career in food manufacturing.
No previous food manufacturing experience is required. We're looking for people who are dependable, willing to learn, and safety-focused.
Keep the Line Moving
- Review the daily production schedule and understand the day's production requirements
- Help set up and prepare packaging lines before production begins
- Ensure the appropriate materials, supplies, and equipment are available
- Assist with line changeovers and breakdowns
- Keep products and materials moving efficiently throughout the packaging process
Package Products with Quality in Mind
- Operate and assist with packaging equipment, conveyors, printers, and pallet jacks
- Properly bag, box, slice, seal, and package products according to specifications
- Load and unload products and packaging materials
- Stack and unstack products and boxes safely
- Move finished products through packaging and into storage
Protect Product Quality
- Visually inspecting products for defects or foreign material
- Performing weight and count checks
- Verifying packaging, labels, and product information
- Monitoring equipment settings and making adjustments when directed
- Reporting quality or equipment concerns immediately to your leader
Accurately Document Your Work
- Record downtime, waste, production completion, package verification, and other required information
- Complete metal detector checks and other required quality checks
- Follow customer specifications and company procedures
- Communicate issues quickly and accurately to supervisors and management
Work Safely
- Follow all company safety procedures and food safety requirements
- Follow GMP, SQF, OSHA, and other applicable standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Stay aware of your surroundings and work safely around moving equipment
- Immediately report safety, quality, or equipment concerns
Be a Great Teammate
At Ideation, successful employees understand that great products are made by great teams.
You'll be expected to:
- Work respectfully and professionally with coworkers and leaders
- Communicate clearly with your team
- Help teammates when needed
- Be willing to learn different positions on the packaging line
- Take ownership of your responsibilities
- Help create a positive and productive work environment
Experience
- Previous bakery, food manufacturing, production, or packaging experience is preferred but not required
- We're willing to train the right person
Skills and abilities
We're looking for someone who is:
- Dependable and punctual
- Willing to learn
- Safety-conscious
- Detail-oriented
- Comfortable working on a fast-paced production line
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Able to adapt to changing production needs
- Basic math and counting skills are required
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Stand and walk for an 8-hour shift
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, and reach above shoulder level
- Move products and materials throughout the facility
- Safely operate or work around packaging equipment
- Perform repetitive movements involving hands, wrists, arms, and legs
Position Requirements
- Full-time position
- Availability to work assigned shifts
- Open availability may be required for nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Must be able to adapt to changing production schedules and priorities
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Must follow all company attendance, safety, food safety, and operating policies
