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Packaging Associate / Packaging Specialist

Kelly, Kent, Washington, United States, 98032

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divh2Packaging Associate / Packaging Specialist/h2pLocation: Kent, WA Pay Rate: $21.75 per hour Schedule: MondayFriday, 5:30 AM2:00 PM Employment Type: Full-Time/ph3Job Summary/h3pThe Packaging Specialist (Production Specialist) works across multiple positions on the production line, including Slide Operator, Pouch Placer, Boxer, Bread Layer, and Bulk Packer. This role supports efficient, safe, and high-quality food packaging operations while adhering to all food safety and manufacturing standards./ph3Essential Functions/h3olliRotate between all Production Specialist positions as needed/liliCount products being stacked into layers within boxes/liliStack products on conveyor lines while monitoring product flow and quality/liliRemove product from conveyor lines and stack into assembled boxes/liliMonitor conveyor lines from freezer through slide while performing quality checks/liliMonitor metal detector operations to ensure Critical Control Points (CCPs) are met per HACCP standards/liliStack loaded boxes onto pallets for transport/liliPush loaded boxes through taping machines/liliOperate cartoner equipment and offbeat loaded boxes for shipment/liliLoad finished boxes onto incline conveyors/liliChange codes on taper, hand stamp, and cartoner equipment/liliMaintain compliance with food safety (SQF), GMP, and safety standards at all times/liliReport food safety concerns to authorized personnel immediately/liliMaintain timely and regular attendance/liliWork overtime as required/liliPerform other production-related duties as assigned/li/olh3Skills

Attributes/h3ulliAbility to meet plant productivity and quality standards/liliStrong attention to detail and commitment to food safety/liliAbility to follow instructions accurately and consistently/liliEffective verbal and written communication skills/liliTeam-oriented with a respectful and positive attitude/liliDemonstrates accountability and responsibility for work performance/liliStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills/liliHigh energy and sense of urgency in fast-paced environments/liliGood time management with minimal supervision/liliFlexibility to work varying hours, shifts, and occasional to frequent overtime/liliAbility to rotate effectively across all production line positions/li/ulh3Additional Requirements/h3ulliMust be free of communicable foodborne illnesses (e.g., Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus)/liliAbility to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks/liliMust follow all company attendance and safety policies/li/ul/div