Food Packaging Associates Urgently hiring in Scio! Urgently hiring in Scio, OR!Job Title: Food Packaging Associate
Pay: $18.00/hour
Hours: Monday Friday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Looking for a stable, hands-on role with opportunities for growth? Join our team as a Food Packaging Associate in Scio, Oregon, and play a vital part in producing high-quality pet foods and treats!
As a Food Packaging Associate, youll be responsible for operating equipment, inspecting products, and ensuring smooth, efficient production. Youll collaborate closely with line leads and machine operators to maintain safety, quality standards, and production flow every day.
What You'll Do
As a Food Packaging Associate, you will be responsible for:
- Operating, monitoring, and feeding packaging machinery such as baggers, sealers, labelers, scales, and case packers for various food products.
- Performing visual quality checks on raw ingredients and finished goods, including packaging integrity, lot codes, and weights.
- Maintaining a clean and organized workstation adhering to GMP, USDA/FDA guidelines, and safety policies.
- Loading bulk products into hoppers, assembling and taping boxes, and stacking finished pallets for shipment.
- Recording accurate production logs, weight checks, lot numbers, and scrap data throughout your shift.
- Communicating effectively with team members to keep production running smoothly and resolve minor equipment issues promptly.
What Youll Bring
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- Prior experience in food manufacturing, packaging, assembly line work, or warehouse settings is preferred (entry-level candidates willing to learn are encouraged to apply!).
- Strong attention to detail, good math and reading skills, and a solid work ethic.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach continuously for 810 hours per day.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly and maintain manual dexterity.
- Willingness to follow strict hygiene and safety policies, including wearing PPE like hairnets, beard nets, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes.
- Experience with automated packaging equipment, food safety standards (HACCP, SQF), or forklift certification is a plus!
Why Join Us in Scio?- Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule with first shift hours (7:00 AM 3:30 PM).
- Opportunities to grow your career within the pet food manufacturing industry, including cross-training for roles like Line Lead, QA Tech, or Machine Operator.
- Be part of a supportive team environment with a hands-on work culture.
- Benefit from competitive options including health/dental insurance, PTO, 401(k), and employee discounts on pet products.
- Ask us about our Referral Bonus Program to earn extra cash!
Location & Schedule:
This is a full-time, temp-to-hire position on-site in Scio, OR, offering Monday Friday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM shifts.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If youre ready to start a rewarding career as a Food Packaging Associate in Scio, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Dont wait were hiring now!