Butterball Farms

Produces specialty butter and flavored compounds.

Packer

Machine & Process OperationPosted on Nov 3

Full-timeGrand Rapids, MI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Good eye-hand coordination.
Ability to read and understand standard work instructions.
Ability to work at a consistent, fast pace for extended periods and keep up with a fast-paced production line.
Flexibility to accommodate high work volume.
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.

Responsibilities

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 are reflected 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 the area after the run is complete.
Perform additional tasks as requested.

Desired Qualifications

Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Description

Butterball Farms, Inc. is a world-class food manufacturer on a mission to Enrich Lives and has been recognized as a West Michigan and National Best and Brightest Company to work for. With over 60 years in the industry Butterball Farms, Inc. works hard to enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We imagine butter differently, have a highly recognizable client list and are known by our customers for our innovation, reliability, responsiveness, and our value-add approach to business. Our amazing culture is recognized globally.

Pay: $15.00/hour

Schedule Available: 6a-2p Monday - Friday with occasional and Saturdays for seasonal increases.

Line: Butterball

As a Packer you will be responsible to:

Keep up with rate and pack product into boxes
Visually inspect the product for any defects
Carefully monitor the consistency and weight of the butter to make sure it is within range
Properly assemble boxes and place appropriate bags
Properly enter information to create labels and print them
Hourly metal detector checks
Gather butter samples for QA testing
Work at a fast pace and multi-task
Properly create skid pattern and stack boxes based on product specification
Properly use a tape-gun to close boxes or properly use a tape machine
Visualize and verify the correct date, lot code, and label is reflecting on the product being run
Ability to enter downtime or any line/product issues into RedZone using a tablet
Transport finished product to the freezer and wrap finished skids
Maintain a clean area throughout the shift and after the run is complete help the team clean up the area
Additional tasks as requested

We Offer:

Great room for growth & advancement
A culture that celebrates innovation, continuous improvement, personal development, and diversity
Access to The Source - a resource to help navigate challenges happening at home.
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401K Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Competitive Benefits plan- Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flex Spending, Dependent Care, Accident Insurance!

Butterball Farms, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

We believe a successful Packer will have the following qualifications:

Good eye-hand coordination
Ability to read and understand standard work instructions
Ability to work at a consistent, fast pace for extended periods of time
Ability to keep up with a fast pace production line
Be flexible with their work schedule to accommodate high work volume
General math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Ability to adhere to GMP policies and maintain quality standards of the product
A stable job history
Previous Food Manufacturing experience is a plus!

About the Company

Butterball Farms

Produces specialty butter and flavored compounds.

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Grand Rapids, MI
Founded: 1956

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