Packer/Palletizer

Job Description

Job Description

Connect Staffing is hiring a Packer/Palletizer for a contract food manufacturing facility in Pittsburgh, PA, that produces nutrition bars, protein bars, and baked goods. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $16.00/hr. In this role, you will pack finished products into boxes, operate labelers and print appliers, and perform quality spot checks on the production line.

Pay:$16.00/hr

Schedule: Option 1: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM (8-hour) | Option 2: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, rotating days (12-hour)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Work Environment: Food Production Facility

Primary workplace language(s): English, Spanish, French, Swahili, Dari (employees able to translate one or languages to English receive an additional 1$/hr)

Overtime: Weekly OT required (~5 hrs/wk)

Responsibilities

• Pack finished nutrition bars, protein bars, and baked goods accurately and efficiently into the correct boxes for shipment.
• Operate labelers and print appliers to apply packaging labels to products.
• Run the trash compactor and cardboard baler to manage production waste.
• Perform spot checks on products to verify adherence to approved quality standards and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
• Follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and BRC (Brand Reputation through Compliance) food safety standards.
• Clean and sanitize the production line during scheduled line cleans and maintain a clean workspace throughout the shift.

Minimum Requirements

• 6+ months of experience in production, packaging, palletizing, food manufacturing, warehouse, or assembly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating labeling equipment, print appliers, or similar packaging machinery.
• Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) or food safety standards in a production environment.
• Experience working on a production or assembly line in food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing.
• Knowledge of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and basic machine guarding safety practices.
• Experience using a trash compactor or cardboard baler.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, food production, or packaging environment.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Packer, Palletizer, Production Associate, Packaging Associate, Line Packer, Food Production Worker, Assembly Line Worker, Packaging Operator, Production Line Worker, General Labor.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently throughout the shift.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.
• Additional benefits available upon permanent hire, including health insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, and paid time off.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

See all our current openings at jobs.connectstaffing.com

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