Packing Associate 2 at GA Foods

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Safety, Sanitation Practices, Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Data Entry Skills

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

The Packing Associate 2 (Lead Count Packer) plays a vital role in ensuring that meal orders are packed accurately, efficiently, and according to quality and food safety standards. This position leads a team of packers in the kitchen, coordinating workflow and verifying that all delivery orders are prepared correctly and on schedule. First shift starts from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Great and comfortable workplace with clean areas, break rooms, free meals, and more. Responsibilities * Lead and oversee daily packing operations to ensure accurate counting, portioning, and packing of meal components for delivery. * Verify all meal orders against packing lists and ensure order accuracy prior to shipment. * Coordinate with kitchen and logistics teams to meet production timelines and delivery goals. * Inspect packaging materials and finished goods for quality, labeling, and compliance with food safety requirements. * Train and guide packing team members on procedures, productivity expectations, and safety protocols. * Maintain clean and organized workstations following HACCP and GA Foods’ sanitation standards. * Monitor workflow and promptly report any discrepancies, shortages, or equipment issues to supervisors. * Complete packing logs, count sheets, and other required documentation accurately and on time. Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent required; additional food production or logistics training preferred. * 1–2 years of experience in food packing, production, or distribution; leadership or team lead experience a plus. * Familiarity with food safety and sanitation practices in a commercial kitchen or manufacturing environment. * Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate counts under time-sensitive conditions. * Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to motivate and direct a small team. * Basic computer or data entry skills for recording counts and completing documentation Physical Demands * Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods. * Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30–40 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. * Exposure to hot, cold, and refrigerated kitchen environments. * Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and handle packaging materials safely. * Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, aprons, and hairnets. We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to GA Foods. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome. We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Drug-Free Work Place / Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Responsibilities

The Packing Associate 2 leads a team of packers to ensure meal orders are packed accurately and efficiently. They verify orders against packing lists and coordinate with kitchen and logistics teams to meet production timelines.