Packer
About the job
- Good eye-hand coordination.
- Ability to read and understand standard work instructions.
- Ability to work at a consistent, fast pace for extended periods.
- Ability to keep up with a fast-paced production line.
- Flexibility to accommodate high work volume in the work schedule.
- General math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices policies and maintain product quality standards.
- A stable job history.
- Keep up with the production rate and pack product into boxes.
- Visually inspect product for defects.
- Monitor butter consistency and weight to ensure they are within range.
- Assemble boxes and place appropriate bags.
- Enter information to create and print labels.
- Perform hourly metal detector checks.
- Gather butter samples for quality assurance testing.
- Work at a fast pace and multitask.
- Create the correct skid pattern and stack boxes according to product specifications.
- Use a tape gun or tape machine to close boxes.
- Verify that the correct date, lot code, and label appear on the product being run.
- Enter downtime or line and product issues into RedZone using a tablet.
- Transport finished product to the freezer and wrap finished skids.
- Maintain a clean work area throughout the shift and help the team clean up after the run.
- Perform additional tasks as requested.
- Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus.
About the company
Butterball Farms is a producer of specialty butter and custom flavored butter solutions for the foodservice market, and it has recently expanded into compound butters for the packaged goods industry, with some products already sold in retail consumer packages. The company uses butter as a base to add flavor to vegetables, meats, potatoes, and other dishes, offering flavor-forward ingredients that help foodservice operators and manufacturers create finished meals more efficiently. Its product approach hinges on creating custom flavored butter blends that can be used in cooking, finishing, and as retail-ready spreads. What sets Butterball Farms apart is its combination of deep experience, a responsive team, and the ability to execute projects and scale production to meet customer needs. The company’s goal is to be the world’s leading provider of specialty butter and flavor solutions across both the foodservice and packaged goods markets.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Founded
1956
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Butterball Farms celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2026, signaling enduring customer relationships.
- Its website says custom flavored butter and sauce bases are expanding across 2026 food brands.
- Distributor coverage across the U.S. gives Butterball Farms broad reach without heavy retail dependence.
What critics are saying
- Butterball Farms relies on commodity dairy inputs and frozen food customers with intense price pressure.
- A single food-safety or contamination event could shut Grand Rapids production and destroy trust.
- Large foodservice buyers can switch suppliers quickly, squeezing margins and threatening revenue concentration.
What makes Butterball Farms unique
- Butterball Farms has 70 years in Grand Rapids, specializing in embossed and flavored butters.
- It sells custom butter solutions for restaurants, hotels, meal kits, and grocery brands.
- Its patented-style shaped portions and logo embossing create sticky private-label differentiation.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Critical Illness