3rd shift Packer

Reno, NV, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $18.84

Work Schedule

Night Shifts

Benefits

100% employer-paid basic medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid vacation

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Paid short-term and long-term disability

paid life insurance

Pet Insurance Discounts

Wellness benefits and discounts

Employee assistance program

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a well-established food production company located in Carson City, Nevada, specializing in packaging and processing a wide array of food products on fast-moving production lines. This company operates during multiple shifts with a particular opening for the 3rd shift, which runs Monday through Friday from 9:30 PM to 6 AM, offering a competitive hourly wage of $18.84 plus overtime and other incentives. Employees working 2nd and 3rd shifts receive an additional $1.50 per hour as a shift premium, enhancing the overall compensation package.\n\nThis food packing role is critical to ensuring that food products are processed, packaged, and prepared efficiently and safely for distribution. Packers interface directly with equipment and a wide range of food items, working in an environment that moves products along conveyor belts through various stages including mixing, cooking, and packaging. The role demands attention to detail, accuracy in inspecting and weighing products, and ensuring compliance with company standards and safety regulations. Packers will be responsible for adding goods accurately into mass flow containers, cleaning and preparing containers, inspecting products for defects, and recording production data methodically.\n\nThe position requires handling materials with care, modifying products during the manufacturing process to meet quality requirements, and operating or adjusting machinery and equipment to facilitate processing. Due to the fast-paced nature of production lines, candidates must be able to work efficiently under time constraints while maintaining high-quality standards. The company fosters an inclusive environment with reasonable accommodations available to individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.\n\nEmployees are expected to feed materials into machines, load and unload products, and assist with any other duties related to packing and feeding within the production process. This role is essential in maintaining the integrity of the manufacturing process and contributing to the company's commitment to delivering safe and high-quality food products to customers. The shift is primarily overnight, which suits individuals seeking stable night hours with opportunities for overtime work.\n\nThe company values its employees' well-being and offers comprehensive benefits to full-time team members, emphasizing not only physical but also mental health through various health-related and wellness programs. Overall, this opportunity is ideal for candidates who thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments, are detail-oriented, and seek competitive compensation with robust benefits.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
prior experience in food production or manufacturing preferred
ability to work overnight shifts
capability to operate machinery and equipment safely
ability to lift and handle materials up to a certain weight
ability to follow safety and hygiene protocols
willingness to work overtime as needed
reliable attendance and punctuality

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
prior experience in a food production or manufacturing environment preferred
ability to inspect products and materials for quality and defects
familiarity with operating basic machinery and equipment
strong attention to detail
good record-keeping skills
ability to follow instructions precisely
capability to work efficiently on fast-moving production lines
ability to perform repetitive tasks
physical stamina to stand and move throughout shifts

Job Duties

Responsible for adding goods into their correct mass flow containers and preparing them for disbursement
cleans and prepares containers before placing goods in them
inspects materials and products for defects and to ensure conformance to specifications
weighs or measures materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications
identifies and marks materials, products, and samples following instructions
records production and operational information and data on specified forms
modifies materials and products during manufacturing process to meet requirements
moves controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment
feeds materials into machines and equipment to process and manufacture products
loads materials and products into machines and equipment using hand tools and moving devices
removes materials and products from machines and equipment using hand tools and moving devices
off bears materials and products from machines and equipment using hand tools
performs all other duties required in the packing and feeder position