Packaging Floor Operator

Join Rhodes Bake- N -Serv, a leader in food production, as a Packaging Floor Operator on our 3rd Shift team. At Rhodes, we are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.

As a Packaging Floor Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products are packaged efficiently and meet the highest standards for shipment and storage. This is a full-time position with hours from Monday to Friday, 11:55 pm to 8:00 am, located at our Columbus, WI production facility.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor a variety of packaging equipment, including case erectors, sealers, palletizers, and stretch wrap machines.
• Facilitate machine setups, changeovers, procedural adjustments, and shutdown sanitation cleanup.
• Load product-specific boxes and adjust equipment for different box sizes and products.
• Monitor packaging lines to ensure proper processing and packaging according to company specifications.
• Perform quality checks to ensure weights, counts, and packaging characteristics meet standards.
• Troubleshoot and correct machine malfunctions, and communicate issues to the Team Lead as needed.
• Operate lift trucks and pallet jacks to move finished products and packaging supplies.
• Coordinate with team members to maintain efficient workflow and assist with job rotations and break relief as needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including regular cleaning of machines and work areas.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and packaging operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three (3) months of packaging experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication and comprehension of instructions.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and working with fractions and decimals.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate and adjust packaging equipment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to changing situations.
• Basic computer skills, including use of touch screens and data entry on tablets.
• Company-issued pallet jack and lift truck driver certification (training provided if needed).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform physical tasks, including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds (occasionally up to 100 pounds), bending, and reaching.
• Willingness to support company culture and participate in process improvement programs.
• Availability to work overtime as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program