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Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
Packer | 3rd Shift
Location: Ashland Department: Various Departments Base Rate: $17.65/hour + $0.50/hour shift differential Shift: 3rd Shift Sunday - Thursday 10:50pm - 7am
Starting times and hours may vary based on production schedules and coverage needs, including during holidays. Mandatory overtime may be required.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…
As a Packer, you will play an important role in getting finished products ready for our customers. You will work as part of the production operation, preparing cartons and displays, packing products, palletizing finished goods, and performing final quality inspections.
Your attention to safety, quality, cleanliness, and packaging standards will help ensure products leave the facility ready for shipment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO…
- Prepare cardboard cartons and trays for packing by folding, taping, sorting, labeling, securing carton ends, and positioning packaging materials in the work area.
- Ensure tape guns and taping equipment have sufficient supplies.
- Perform visual inspections of finished product packaging, checking product integrity, bag registration, code dates, pricing, seals, cases, and other applicable packaging requirements.
- Remove products that do not meet specifications and communicate packaging or quality concerns.
- Fill cartons and displays according to packaging specifications and verify products are packed with the correct corresponding labels.
- Tape and seal cartons when applicable.
- Stack the correct number of cartons or trays on pallets/skids using the required stacking pattern.
- Use a pallet jack, when applicable, to move finished goods weighing up to 300 pounds.
- Clear loose product from the work area and properly discard defective bags, boxes, and trays.
- Assist with product rework according to plant expectations.
- Follow applicable safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and personal-protection procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow 5S protocols.
- Store packaging-room supplies in designated locations and keep aisles and exits free from obstructions.
- Remove trash and follow safe lifting and carrying practices for materials of various sizes, shapes, and weights.
- Perform assigned sanitation activities, including equipment washes, seasoner cleaning, and wipeouts.
- Prepare production lines for startup and assist with equipment changeovers when applicable.
- Operate tray-making and/or stapling machines when assigned.
- Report equipment, production, packaging, or other issues to Machine Operators, Group Leaders, or Supervisors as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Work mandatory overtime when required to support production needs.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…
You will work closely with Machine Operators, Group Leaders, Supervisors, and other production team members to maintain a safe, clean, efficient operation and ensure finished products meet packaging and quality requirements.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)
- High school diploma or GED and/or at least 1 year of production experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work 3rd shift and adjust to changes in starting times or hours based on production schedules and coverage requirements.
- Ability to work mandatory overtime when required.
- Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow safety, sanitation, hygiene, quality, and 5S procedures.
- Ability to perform repetitive production and packaging activities throughout the shift.
Physical requirements include:
- Continuous standing, use of hands, pushing, pulling, hand dexterity, and bending.
- Frequent walking, stooping, kneeling, overhead work, ladder climbing, two-handed carrying, tasting, and smelling.
- Occasional driving and climbing.
- Repetitive twisting.
- Ability to continuously handle weights up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally handle weights up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to follow safe lifting and carrying practices.
Work environment:
- Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
- Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
- Occasional exposure to high or elevated areas, fumes or airborne particles, and caustic chemicals.
- Work in an environment where noise levels are typically loud.
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)
- Previous experience working in a production, packaging, food manufacturing, or similar manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with pallet jacks, tray-making equipment, stapling machines, or other packaging equipment.
- Experience working within 5S, sanitation, food safety, or manufacturing quality processes.
- Experience performing visual quality inspections or identifying packaging defects.
What I changed: I reorganized the original posting into the required five-section format, consolidated repetitive physical requirements, converted task-oriented wording into clearer candidate-facing language, and separated true minimum requirements from experience that is better positioned as a nice-to-have.
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
