Packager

Packager

As a Packager, you will play a crucial role in the final stages of the production process, ensuring that all finished products are properly packaged and bagged. This position is within a food production environment where strict adherence to hygiene standards is mandatory, including wearing a full gown and hair net. You will be involved in the packaging area, assisting with boxing finished bags of tortillas, disposing of faulty bags, stacking boxes, and bagging products.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between different duties including stacking boxes on pallets.
• Lift up to 30lbs throughout the shift and stand for the entire duration.
• Communicate any equipment errors with machine operators.
• Package tortillas by verifying proper packaging and quantity.
• Place tortillas neatly in the package and ensure proper location for sealing.
• Inspect seals and set aside any packages not meeting quality standards.
• Ensure proper cartons are used and verify legible and accurate code dates.
• Prepare boxes and ensure box printers operate properly.
• Seal and tape product boxes and ensure only good pallets are used.
• Place finished products on pallets in the designated configuration.
• Wrap pallets with stretch wrap and move them to the warehouse for loading.
• Ensure packing area is stocked with adequate supplies.
• Empty food waste containers and remove cardboard from the pack area.

Essential Skills

• Previous packaging experience, especially in a food production environment.
• Ability to lift 50lbs consistently.
• Comfortable working in a hot environment, reaching up to 100 degrees.
• Comfortable working at a fast pace.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours a day.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 6 months of packaging experience.
• Preferred food production experience, with bakery experience being ideal.
• Comfortable working with computers for data entry.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-oriented company with a close-knit team where many employees have family members working together. Benefit from competitive industry pay and the opportunity to take home free tortillas. The company is growing rapidly, with plans for expansion and remodeling to enhance the workplace. Enjoy the flexibility of wearing shorts on the production floor and the potential for a performance-based raise when hired directly.

Work Environment

Work in a food production environment that requires wearing a full gown, hair net, and hearing protection. The facility can reach temperatures up to 100 degrees due to proximity to ovens. Employees must be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, standing for long periods, and working with gluten in the air. Breaks include two 30-minute intervals, one paid and one unpaid, scheduled with the lead.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eagan, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.15 - $18.15/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).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eagan, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.