Packaging Associate
Red River Commodities Inc, Horace, ND, United States
Packaging Associate
Packaging Associates are responsible for packaging roasted sunflower seeds into smaller bags, counting them accurately, placing them into boxes, and ensuring they are ready to be sent down the line for palletization. Your attention to detail, ability to meet production targets, and commitment to quality and safety will play a key role in ensuring that our products meet company standards and meet customer expectations. Key responsibilities include: Accurately package product, ensuring proper fill levels and consistent weight. Place into boxes for shipping. Count product to ensure the correct quantity is placed in each box or pallet, based on customer order requirements. Inspect each bag and box for quality standards, ensuring products are free of defects, properly sealed, and correctly labeled. Ensure that boxes are correctly sealed and labeled with accurate product information. Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area. Ensure that safety equipment (PPE) is used at all times and that packaging areas are free from potential hazards. Complete any required documentation, including production logs, quality control checks, and inventory counts. Ensure all paperwork is accurate and up to date. Work closely with team members, supervisors, and other departments to maintain workflow and meet production schedules. Assist in organizing and preparing the packaging area for upcoming production runs. Participate in ongoing training and contribute to process improvements that enhance packaging efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality. Qualifications include: Previous experience in packaging, manufacturing, or other production setting preferred. Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally assist with larger bags or boxes (e.g., 50-60 pounds) as needed. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality. Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols meticulously. Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, or overtime as needed. Working conditions include: Physical environment where temperatures may fluctuate, with exposure to warmer areas during roasting and cooler environments in other parts of the facility. Noise levels due to machinery and equipment operation. Hearing protection is required in specific areas to comply with safety standards. Employees will be required to stand for extended periods, frequently lift bags or boxes weighing up to 30 pounds, and occasionally handle larger bags or boxes (up to 60 pounds) with assistance. Light bending and reaching are also required. All employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and hairnets or other protective headgear, as necessary. The role may require rotating shifts, evening shifts, and weekend work based on production needs. Flexibility in working hours is essential. Employees must work safely around machinery, conveyors, and potentially hot surfaces. Adherence to all safety protocols and guidelines is crucial. The work environment is fast-paced and requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently while maintaining high levels of accuracy and product quality. Company benefits include: On-demand pay available through Tapcheck Paid time off Paid holidays 401k & company match Profit sharing Employee assistance program Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization. Red River Commodities makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Packaging Associates are responsible for packaging roasted sunflower seeds into smaller bags, counting them accurately, placing them into boxes, and ensuring they are ready to be sent down the line for palletization. Your attention to detail, ability to meet production targets, and commitment to quality and safety will play a key role in ensuring that our products meet company standards and meet customer expectations. Key responsibilities include: Accurately package product, ensuring proper fill levels and consistent weight. Place into boxes for shipping. Count product to ensure the correct quantity is placed in each box or pallet, based on customer order requirements. Inspect each bag and box for quality standards, ensuring products are free of defects, properly sealed, and correctly labeled. Ensure that boxes are correctly sealed and labeled with accurate product information. Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area. Ensure that safety equipment (PPE) is used at all times and that packaging areas are free from potential hazards. Complete any required documentation, including production logs, quality control checks, and inventory counts. Ensure all paperwork is accurate and up to date. Work closely with team members, supervisors, and other departments to maintain workflow and meet production schedules. Assist in organizing and preparing the packaging area for upcoming production runs. Participate in ongoing training and contribute to process improvements that enhance packaging efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality. Qualifications include: Previous experience in packaging, manufacturing, or other production setting preferred. Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally assist with larger bags or boxes (e.g., 50-60 pounds) as needed. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality. Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols meticulously. Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, or overtime as needed. Working conditions include: Physical environment where temperatures may fluctuate, with exposure to warmer areas during roasting and cooler environments in other parts of the facility. Noise levels due to machinery and equipment operation. Hearing protection is required in specific areas to comply with safety standards. Employees will be required to stand for extended periods, frequently lift bags or boxes weighing up to 30 pounds, and occasionally handle larger bags or boxes (up to 60 pounds) with assistance. Light bending and reaching are also required. All employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and hairnets or other protective headgear, as necessary. The role may require rotating shifts, evening shifts, and weekend work based on production needs. Flexibility in working hours is essential. Employees must work safely around machinery, conveyors, and potentially hot surfaces. Adherence to all safety protocols and guidelines is crucial. The work environment is fast-paced and requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently while maintaining high levels of accuracy and product quality. Company benefits include: On-demand pay available through Tapcheck Paid time off Paid holidays 401k & company match Profit sharing Employee assistance program Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization. Red River Commodities makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.