Packager

General Laborer / Packer – Day and Night Shifts

This role supports a high-volume food manufacturing operation by safely and efficiently packaging tortillas, operating packaging equipment, and maintaining strict compliance with food safety and quality standards. You will prepare and run packaging lines, complete changeovers, accurately record production data, and collaborate closely with team members to meet productivity and quality goals on both day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks in strict accordance with Safety and Food Safety Standards, consistently promoting a strong safety culture.
• Participate in safety training programs and contribute to safety initiatives that enhance workplace safety performance.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and company requirements, including SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and other food safety, sanitation, and environmental programs such as Food Fraud/Defense, Allergens, Organic, and Gluten Free.
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the products being packed, including product specifications and the correct weight of each tortilla produced.
• Retrieve and review product specifications from the company ERP system to ensure accurate packaging and labeling.
• Identify and understand the specifications of boxes and bags used for each product, ensuring correct packaging materials are used at all times.
• Program date coding machines for bags and boxes according to the daily production rotation and product requirements.
• Prepare the workstation at the start of the shift with all necessary bags, boxes, and materials, ensuring readiness for production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift in accordance with the company's good housekeeping policies and SQF guidelines.
• Follow the production schedule and specifications to meet established productivity and output goals.
• Participate in line rotation as needed throughout the day or workweek, including moving to other lines, assisting co-workers, or cleaning lines during machine downtime or break and lunch coverage.
• Maintain continuous communication with line leaders and machine operators regarding any product deficiencies, such as undercooked or overcooked tortillas, incorrect weights, or size issues, and proactively address concerns.
• Operate packaging equipment including Auto Baggers, Ilapak, and related automated bagging systems in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform complete changeovers in the packaging area, including adjustments to the vision system, counter stacker, auto bagger, bag printer, and weight settings.
• Accurately enter production information into the TGI Machine Log and complete product pathways within the TGI system.
• Record all production downtime in the Machine Log system to support accurate reporting and continuous improvement.
• Retrieve required packaging materials from the warehouse and return unused materials to warehouse storage at the end of each production run.
• Use computers and RF guns proficiently to support inventory, production tracking, and packaging activities.
• Practice continuous rotation within assigned workstations, including packaging tortillas, boxing tortillas, and lifting boxes up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Assist with quality assurance programs, which may include pH verification, participation in the Metal Detection Program, recording pH levels, identifying specification errors related to pH, and performing line quality checks.
• Follow and comply with all SQF requirements, maintaining workstations and documentation in accordance with SQF guidelines.
• Support team members and contribute to a positive work environment by communicating clearly, cooperating with others, and offering help where needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production, quality, and operational goals.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability in a production or similar environment.
• Experience working in food manufacturing or food production settings.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems on the production line and plan appropriate solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Ability to work confidently with manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination to handle products and packaging materials quickly and accurately.
• Consistent focus on maintaining excellent product quality and adherence to specifications.
• Ability to follow directions accurately and work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work quickly and methodically in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks, materials, and documentation during the shift.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills to interpret specifications, complete logs, and follow written procedures.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Proficient use of computers and RF guns to access ERP systems and record production data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and other food safety and quality programs.
• Experience operating packaging equipment such as Auto Baggers, Ilapak, and automated bagging systems.
• Exposure to ERP systems for retrieving product specifications and production information.
• Experience with quality assurance activities, including pH verification, metal detection, and line quality checks.
• Comfort working with programs related to Food Fraud/Defense, Allergens, Organic, and Gluten Free products.
• Ability to adapt to rotating tasks and lines, supporting different areas of the packaging process as needed.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, years-of-service bonuses, and additional perks designed to support long-term stability and growth. Team members appreciate the significant opportunities for advancement and pay increases over time, as well as flexible shift options that support work-life balance. The workplace emphasizes a supportive culture where people enjoy their roles, and clear expectations around attendance help maintain a reliable and cohesive team environment.

Work Environment

The facility is a world-class, SQF-certified manufacturing plant dedicated to producing heat-pressed, hand-stretched flour and corn tortillas. Located in Caldwell, Idaho, the operation has more than four decades of experience and produces approximately 5 million tortillas per day, serving customers worldwide. The environment is fast-paced, high-volume, and highly regulated, with a strong emphasis on food safety, sanitation, and quality. Team members work with modern manufacturing and packaging equipment, ERP systems, TGI Machine Logs, RF guns, and metal detection and pH verification tools. Shifts include both day and night schedules, with flexibility in assignments and frequent line rotations. The facility promotes good housekeeping practices, clean and organized workstations, and adherence to SQF and GMP standards. The workplace operates as a drug-free environment, and candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and a job placement assessment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Caldwell, ID.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.60 - $18.10/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 Caldwell,ID.

Application Deadline

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