Packer - 1st Shift

Description

Join a Mission That Matters – Enrich Lives with Butterball® Farms

At Butterball® Farms, we’re more than a world-class food manufacturer — we’re a company on a mission: to Enrich Lives. For over 60 years, we’ve proudly partnered with the world’s premier food brands to deliver innovative, value-added butter products. But our impact goes far beyond the food industry.

Recognized globally for our excellence and named one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies, we invest deeply in our people, our communities, and our future. From fostering innovation and personal growth to supporting local neighborhoods, we believe success starts with a strong, supportive workplace.

When you join Butterball® Farms, you’re joining a team that values growth, innovation, and making a difference — together.

What We Offer

At Butterball® Farms, we believe that when our people grow, our company grows. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your success — both on and off the job.

• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement Build your career in an environment that encourages development and internal promotion.
• Innovative & Inclusive Culture Join a workplace that celebrates innovation, continuous improvement, personal growth, and diversity.
• Shift Premiums Competitive pay with additional premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.
• Paid Time Off Enjoy paid vacation and holidays to support work-life balance.
• 401(k) with Company Match Plan for your future with our generous retirement savings program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Continue your education with financial support for approved programs.
• Access to The Source Get connected to community resources, support services, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential support for personal, family, or work-related issues.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance.

Pay: $15.00/hour plus $0.75 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift

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

We believe a successful Packer will have the following qualifications:

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
• Standi