Packer

1st Shift Loader/Packer

Join a growing manufacturing team as a 1st shift Loader/Packer, where you will monitor automated packaging equipment, perform light packing tasks, and help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient production environment. This role involves repetitive but straightforward work that you can learn quickly, with clear processes, supportive teammates, and opportunities for growth and pay progression.

Responsibilities

• Monitor automatic and semi-automatic packaging equipment to ensure it operates correctly and consistently.
• Perform visual quality inspections to confirm packaging durability and product acceptability before items leave the line.
• Clean and prepare trailers to meet operational and safety standards before loading.
• Load finished products into trailers or designated storage areas in an organized and efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area by following established housekeeping and safety procedures.
• Change film rolls and bags on packaging equipment as needed to keep production running smoothly.
• Handle bottles coming down the line by grabbing four bottles at a time, placing them into boxes, and positioning the boxes on the automatic palletizer.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all site-specific procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
• Work cooperatively with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Adhere to all attendance, break, and overtime requirements to support consistent production schedules.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of warehouse, manufacturing, or packing experience.
• Experience in general labor or production environments.
• Background in picking and packing tasks within a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Experience with loading activities, such as loading trailers or storage areas.
• Familiarity with material handling tools and processes, including pallet jacks and basic material movement.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Capability to work safely in a GMP environment, including adherence to cleanliness and attire requirements.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production setting with light products and no heavy lifting.
• Reliable attendance and the ability to work a consistent Tuesday–Saturday schedule on 1st shift.
• Willingness to work occasional mandatory and voluntary overtime as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous stocking or loading experience is preferred.
• Experience using RF scanners for inventory or order picking is a plus.
• Forklift or pallet jack experience is beneficial, even if not used daily.
• Exposure to inventory processes and order picking in a warehouse environment is an advantage.
• Ability to quickly learn repetitive tasks and follow step-by-step instructions.
• Comfort working in a facility that can become warm during summer months.
• Strong work ethic and a team-oriented mindset, with a focus on safety and quality.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that is experiencing strong growth and expanding its operations, creating opportunities for advancement and long-term stability. The facility offers a tiered structure for pay increases, including differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shifts, regular annual raises, and a competitive 401(k) program with a 6% match. You will work in a smaller, close-knit team environment where leadership recognizes employees through company outings, appreciation events, and frequent distribution of company gear. The organization invests in its workforce, has increased wages following recent growth, and fosters a supportive culture that values recognition, development, and work-life balance.

Work Environment

This is a 1st shift role on a Tuesday–Saturday schedule, working from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The standard workweek averages 40–50 hours, with the possibility of one mandatory Monday per month for overtime and additional overtime offered on a voluntary basis. The facility follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), which means no jewelry, no fake nails, and the use of hair nets, beard nets, and other required protective gear. The environment is clean, large, and organized, though it can become warm during the summer months. Team members wear steel-toe shoes for safety and may wear shorts and short-sleeved shirts in accordance with dress guidelines. Employees receive two paid 10-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sun Prairie, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.