1st Shift - Packaging

Position Title: Packaging Associate (1st Shift)
Pay Rate: $16.50 / hour
Schedule: Monday – Thursday: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM (May work Fridays or Saturdays)

### Position Overview
As a Packaging Associate, you will follow batch records and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to inspect products at every stage of the packaging process, ensuring items are correctly prepared for final shipment. This role is crucial to maintaining high quality and safety standards within an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
### Key Responsibilities
Stock and sort packaging supplies, including film, boxes, lids, bottles, ink, labels, and related materials. Measure and examine materials and finished goods to confirm compliance with quality standards. Inspect lot numbers, expiration dates, and other specifications prior to packaging. Place products into containers, cartons, and boxes, securing them with fasteners, tape, or hand tools. Identify and remove damaged or sub-standard materials and supplies. Transfer materials, supplies, and finished products safely between work areas. Clean and sterilize equipment and tools according to established specifications. Report any production issues or quality concerns directly to Management or Quality Assurance. Maintain regular, punctual attendance and adhere to all safety guidelines.

### Qualifications & Preferred Skills
High attention to detail and strong monitoring skills for quality control. Knowledge of food production or processing environments is preferred. Ability to identify potential problems quickly and work effectively within a team.

### Physical Demands & Work Environment
Physical Demands: Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/arms, and occasionally pull. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs and move up to 100 lbs using a pallet jack. Good near vision and manual dexterity are required. Work Environment: FDA-regulated manufacturing facility. Exposure to elevated noise levels and airborne particles (including potential allergens). Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required depending on assignments.

### Candidate Onboarding Requirements
Pre-Employment Screening: Candidates must complete a background check, drug screen, and role-specific GMP Training for Packers. Facility Badge Requirement: New hires must bring $15 cash on their first day to obtain a facility badge (fully refundable upon returning the badge at end of assignment). Alternatively, associates may surrender a photo ID daily, though bringing $15 for a dedicated badge is strongly recommended.