Natural Grocers
divh2Bulk Packaging Operator/h2pThe Bulk Packaging Operator is responsible for packaging of bulk foods and spices at the Natural Grocers Distribution Center in Golden. This position performs daily setup and operation of mechanical and electrical packaging equipment, including scales, baggers, labelers, metal detectors, and case sealers. The Packaging Operator must be able to work at a steady pace for 10-hour shifts, standing for 90% of the time. This position packs and labels products accurately and efficiently and completes necessary production logs. This position works under FSMA guidelines./ppApplications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended./pp12/18/2025/ph3Responsibilities/h3pMain Ingredients/pulliDaily setup and breakdown of production equipment and workstations with necessary packaging materials, tools, and GMP items/liliPrep and weigh product for individual finished container sizes/liliPack products to accurate weights at an acceptable pace by operating semi-automated scales and baggers; some manual packaging required/liliAssess quality of product being packed; communicate non-conformances to Lead or QA/liliUse automated bagging equipment to seal individual bags; ensure adequate seals/liliOperate packaging equipment; includes troubleshooting and making adjustments in accordance with established work standards; operate touch screen to program code dates, product weights, speeds, and other relevant information/liliLabel product accurately and efficiently/liliAccurately pack finished bags into boxes or trays; operate case sealing and coding machines/liliManually palletize products according to specifications/liliProvide backup relief in the absence of machine operators in herb/spice room/liliMaintain standard efficiency and accuracy of equipment and manual tasks/liliComplete necessary production forms with accurate information/liliKeep a sanitary work environment throughout the shift/liliFollow production schedule; understand run sequence and cleaning requirements/liliPerform required cleaning including washing, sanitizing, sweeping
mopping area daily/liliFollow all GMPs, SSOPs, Organic, Allergen, and HACCP standards/li/ulpAlthough this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be hands on and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive./ph3Qualifications/h3pRecipe for Success:/pulliMinimum 1 -year recent experience in operating food production machinery preferred/liliAbility to follow written and verbal work instructions as provided/liliBasic computer skills required, working knowledge of production systems/liliMust have good attention to detail; accuracy and thoroughness is a must/liliAbility to work with others in a fast-paced team environment/liliAbility to rotate through all workstations in the processing area/liliMust work 40 hours per week and be available for overtime as needed/liliMust be reliable and on time every day/liliMechanical aptitude/skills preferred/liliAble to assist in other departments as needed/lipThis job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description./ppstrongHeres an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:/strong/ppstrongAll Crew Members/strong/pulliBirthday Bonus Pay/liliVitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)/liliHoliday Pay for 5 Holidays
Stores Closed/liliPaid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure/liliPaid Nutrition Education/liligood4u Crew Member Discount/lili{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)/liliRegular, Scheduled Pay Increases/liliAdvancement Opportunities and Career Development/liliHealth and Wellness Program/liliEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)/liliEmployee Referral Program/li/ulpstrongFull-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)/strong/pulliMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance/liliPaid Parental Leave/liliPaid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)/liliCompany Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance/liliCompany Paid Life Insurance/liliVoluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance/liliRetirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match/liliHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/liliHealth Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match/li/ulpstrongDiversity Statement/strong/ppAt the heart of Natural Grocers commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization./ppAt Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. Were committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive./ppstrongPhysical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:/strong/ppPhysical and Environmental Demands:/ppN = Never/ppO = Occasional; 1-33% of time/ppF = Frequent; 34-66% of time/ppC = Constant; 67-100% of time/ppPhysical Requirements:/ppMust have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs./ppMust have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs./ppMust be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse./ppMust be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift./ppMust be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn./ppMust be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed./ppEnvironmental Requirements:/ppMust be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite./p/ul/div
mopping area daily/liliFollow all GMPs, SSOPs, Organic, Allergen, and HACCP standards/li/ulpAlthough this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be hands on and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive./ph3Qualifications/h3pRecipe for Success:/pulliMinimum 1 -year recent experience in operating food production machinery preferred/liliAbility to follow written and verbal work instructions as provided/liliBasic computer skills required, working knowledge of production systems/liliMust have good attention to detail; accuracy and thoroughness is a must/liliAbility to work with others in a fast-paced team environment/liliAbility to rotate through all workstations in the processing area/liliMust work 40 hours per week and be available for overtime as needed/liliMust be reliable and on time every day/liliMechanical aptitude/skills preferred/liliAble to assist in other departments as needed/lipThis job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description./ppstrongHeres an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:/strong/ppstrongAll Crew Members/strong/pulliBirthday Bonus Pay/liliVitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)/liliHoliday Pay for 5 Holidays
Stores Closed/liliPaid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure/liliPaid Nutrition Education/liligood4u Crew Member Discount/lili{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)/liliRegular, Scheduled Pay Increases/liliAdvancement Opportunities and Career Development/liliHealth and Wellness Program/liliEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)/liliEmployee Referral Program/li/ulpstrongFull-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)/strong/pulliMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance/liliPaid Parental Leave/liliPaid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)/liliCompany Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance/liliCompany Paid Life Insurance/liliVoluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance/liliRetirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match/liliHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/liliHealth Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match/li/ulpstrongDiversity Statement/strong/ppAt the heart of Natural Grocers commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization./ppAt Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. Were committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive./ppstrongPhysical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:/strong/ppPhysical and Environmental Demands:/ppN = Never/ppO = Occasional; 1-33% of time/ppF = Frequent; 34-66% of time/ppC = Constant; 67-100% of time/ppPhysical Requirements:/ppMust have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs./ppMust have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs./ppMust be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse./ppMust be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift./ppMust be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn./ppMust be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed./ppEnvironmental Requirements:/ppMust be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite./p/ul/div