Packaging Associate, 1st shift

Packaging Associate, 1st Shift

Sunny Sky Products prides itself on our commitment and dedication to creating, manufacturing and delivering top quality products in the beverage industry. We have generated an extensive product portfolio that includes frozen dispensed beverages, cold dispensed, hot dispensed and beverage enhancers.

We are seeking a Packaging Associate who will work on packaging lines, producing liquid and powdered beverage concentrates. Also works on maintaining cleanliness of production area in accordance with GMP guidelines. Retain and identify samples of all production batches. Check for application and accuracy of codes on all packages. Rotate raw materials on FIFO basis and maintains cleanliness of raw material areas.

Responsibilities

• Pack and stack finished products (6 half-gallon bottles per case at ~3 cases per minute).
• Operate filling and packaging machines as required (training provided).
• Perform basic preventive maintenance, including daily greasing and lubrication.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning, preventive maintenance, and labeling.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-output environment with continuous repetitive tasks.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Comfortable with continuous, repetitive upper-body motion (shoulder-level) throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand for long periods in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate written records.
• Willingness to learn and operate new equipment and grow within the company.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules.
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing, warehouse, or packaging environments.
• Physically able to perform repetitive tasks for full shifts (8+ hours).
• Understands the physical demands (e.g., potential arm/shoulder soreness initially).
• Reliable with strong attendance and ability to work full shifts consistently.

Working Hours

• Monday-Friday and occasional Saturdays from 6AM - 2:30PM

Salary

• $13.00 per hour

Sign up Bonus up to $500.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage.
• Life Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO - Vacation Time or sick time.
• 401K Program and Company Match up to 3.5%
• Company STD & LTD (Short term & Long-term disability)
• Perfect Attendance Monthly Bonus Program up to $100.00
• Employee Referral Bonus Program up to $500.00

Sunny Sky Products is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

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