Finishing Technician - 2nd shift (Mon - Fri)

Description

Are you ready to launch your manufacturing career in a fast-paced, team-focused environment? Join our growing team as a Finishing Technician – Folder/Gluer and help us deliver high-quality folding carton packaging for the food industry!

What You’ll Do

• Feed flat cartons into high-speed gluing machines and remove finished cartons, placing them into corrugate shippers.
• Perform periodic quality control (QC) checks on finished products to ensure they meet our exacting standards.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, GMP, and quality procedures, including wearing PPE and maintaining a clean work area.
• Immediately report any food safety concerns to management or SQF team members.
• Take on other duties as assigned to support the team and keep production running smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to pick up and move flat carton stacks from pallets.
• Strong attention to detail—read and distinguish load tags, identify carton items, and spot quality issues.
• Comfortable working at production speeds, standing, lifting (up to 40 lbs), and bending throughout your shift.
• Team player who communicates well and follows instructions consistently.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed and wear a company uniform.

Requirements

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• No prior experience required—this is an entry-level opportunity! We provide full training.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to stand for the entire shift and lift up to 40 pounds.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing or distribution experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move cases weighting up to 40 lbs.
• Repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and machinery.  

Special Requirements

• Experience in ISO 9001:2015 and SQF 10 food packaging environments is a plus, but not required.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance – We provide a choice of three medical plans. All three plans provide comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage. The plans also offer many resources and tools to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. 
• Dental Insurance – Our dental plans offer you the freedom and flexibility to use the dentist of your choice. Our dental insurance covers routine checkups, cleanings, and other necessary dental procedures.
• Vision Insurance – We provide vision insurance that helps cover the costs of eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Our benefits package includes a Health Savings Account (HSA), giving you a tax-advantaged way to pay for qualified medical costs and save for future healthcare needs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - We offer two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): a Medical FSA to cover eligible healthcare costs, and a Dependent Care FSA to help with childcare or elder care expenses. Both allow you to set aside pre-tax funds.
• Life Insurance and AD&D – We provide basic life insurance coverage for all employees at no cost. You also have the option to purchase supplemental life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and your children. 
• Disability Insurance – To protect your income in case of illness or injury, we offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance, fully paid for by the company. You can also choose to purchase additional short-term disability coverage for even greater financial security.
• Commuter Benefits – We offer commuter benefits that allow you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible transportation expenses like transit passes, carpooling, and parking. 
• Employee Assistance Program – Life is full of challenges and sometimes balancing them is difficult. We are proud to provide a confidential program dedicated to supporting the emotional health and well-being of our employees and their families.
• Vacation Time – We believe in the importance of work-life balance and provide paid vacation time to all employees. The amount of vacation time you accrue increases with your tenure at the company.
• Sick Time 
• 401K Retirement – We offer a 401(k) plan to help you build a secure retirement. You can contribute a portion of your paycheck on a pre-tax or Roth basis, and we also provide a company match to further boost your savings.
• Paid Parental Leave – We offer paid parental leave to eligible employees following the birth or adoption of a child, providing time to bond with and care for your new family member.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.