Packer: 1st & 2nd Shift (Future Opportunities) at Butterball Farms, Inc.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Good Eye-Hand Coordination, Ability to Read and Understand Standard Work Instructions, Ability to Work at a Consistent Fast Pace, Flexibility to Adjust Work Schedule, General Math Skills, Adherence to GMP Policies, Product Quality Standards, Food Manufacturing Experience

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Description Join a Mission That Matters – Enrich Lives with Butterball® Farms At Butterball® Farms, we’re more than a butter manufacturer — we’re a company built on purpose. For over 60 years, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading food brands to create innovative, value-added butter products that bring flavor and quality to millions of tables. But our impact goes beyond what we make — our mission is simple: to Enrich Lives, inside and outside our walls. Recognized as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Butterball Farms is a place where people grow, ideas thrive, and collaboration drives excellence. Here, we think like a team — working together to bring out the best in one another, celebrate progress, and keep raising the bar. As our business evolves, new people and ideas strengthen our foundation, helping us continue to deliver excellence. What We Offer At Butterball® Farms, we believe our team members are our greatest investment — that’s why we offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support your growth and well-being, both at work and beyond. Opportunities for Growth & Advancement Build your career in an environment that encourages development, accountability, and internal promotion. High-Performance Culture Join a workplace where we challenge each other to grow, think differently, and deliver our best — every shift, every day. Inclusive & Supportive Environment We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect. Every voice matters. Competitive Pay & Shift Premiums Additional premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift roles. Comprehensive Benefits Plan Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance. Paid Time Off & Holidays Because rest and balance make us stronger. 401(k) with Company Match Invest in your future while you help us build ours. Tuition Reimbursement & Continuous Learning Grow your career with educational support. Community Connection Access The Source for resources, financial counseling, and family services — supporting the whole you. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential support for personal, family, or work-related matters. Key Responsibilities Keep up with the production rate and pack products into boxes. Visually inspect the products for any defects. Carefully monitor the consistency and weight of the butter to ensure it is within range. Properly assemble boxes and place the appropriate bags inside. Accurately enter information to create labels and print them. Perform hourly metal detector checks. Gather butter samples for QA testing. Work at a fast pace and multitask efficiently. Correctly create skid patterns and stack boxes according to product specifications. Properly use a tape gun to close boxes or operate a tape machine. Verify that the correct date, lot code, and label are reflected on the products being run. Enter downtime or any line/product issues into RedZone using a tablet. Transport finished products to the freezer and wrap finished skids. Maintain a clean work area throughout the shift, and assist the team in cleaning up after the run is complete. Perform additional tasks as requested. Requirements Education / Certificates / Licenses / Experience High School Diploma or GED required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Good eye-hand coordination Ability to read and understand standard work instructions Ability to work at a consistent, fast pace for extended periods of time Ability to keep up with a fast-paced production line Flexibility to adjust work schedule to accommodate high work volumes General math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Ability to adhere to GMP policies and maintain product quality standards Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus! Equivalent combinations of education and experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered on an individual basis. Essential Physical Requirements (This role requires the following physical activities) Continuous (67–100% of the time): Seeing Lifting Reaching Standing Repetitive hand motions Frequent (33–66% of the time): Kneeling Grasping Talking Hearing Walking Driving Bending at the waist Twisting upper body Occasional (Up to 33% of the time): Stooping Crouching Pushing Additional reaching Physical Effort Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 10 lbs (sedentary) Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs (medium) Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 20 lbs (light) Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 100 lbs (heavy) or more (very heavy) Working Environment This position is located in a production/processing environment, which may involve: Cold temperatures ranging from 45°F with occasional exposure to freezer environments as low as -10°F Exposure to manufacturing equipment and machinery Standing and working on concrete floors for extended periods Fast-paced, physically demanding tasks in a team-oriented setting Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety protocols DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Butterball Farms, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA).

Responsibilities

Pack products into boxes while keeping up with production rates and visually inspecting for defects. Maintain a clean work area and assist in cleaning up after production runs.