Protein Packaging Specialist

Job Summary

Are you ready to play a hands-on role in food safety, training and community impact? You support the success, safety and compliance of a protein processing and training program by preparing workspaces, guiding program participants and maintaining high food safety standards. You contribute directly to operational efficiency while helping participants build skills that support long-term employability and self-sustainment. What success looks like in the first 6-12 months includes maintaining a well-organized and compliant protein processing room, confidently training and supervising participant groups, partnering effectively with inspectors and internal teams and ensuring activities run safely, smoothly and on schedule.

Day in the Life

Stock and Preparation

• Stock and prepare necessary supplies for all program participant activities.
• Ensure product, pallets, boxes, tape and trash receptacles are set up and ready before tasks begin.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to PPE, sanitation and food safety guidelines.
• Participate in cleaning, sanitation and regular testing.
• Partner with the USDA inspector to maintain compliance.

Training and Supervision

• Provide training and ongoing supervision for each participant group.
• Ensure new groups receive proper instructions and organizational information.
• Supervise continuous restocking of supplies during activities.

Clean-Up and Maintenance

• Clean and prepare stations and break rooms for the next group.
• Maintain accurate records and activity reports.

Work Training Program

• Supervise the work training program.
• Communicate with the work training administrator to coordinate activities.

Required Qualifications

How you have spent your time

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of food manufacturing experience.

Other Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to obtain AIB, ServSafe and forklift certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

How you have spent your time

• At least one year in a leadership role.

Safety Sensitive Designation

This position is classified as Safety Sensitive under Oklahoma law. Employees in safety sensitive roles perform duties where even a momentary lapse in concentration could result in injury to themselves, others or cause environmental harm. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is not permitted to hire applicants who hold a medical marijuana card for safety sensitive positions, in compliance with state law.

Physical & Environmental Expectations

This role requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing and pulling, including heavy lifting. Work occurs in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, varying temperatures and weather conditions. PPE use is required. Overtime, weekends, holidays and on-call availability may be necessary.

EEO & Accommodation Statement

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

We'll Take Care of You

• 100% paid Medical, Short-Term Disability and Basic Life and AD&D insurance for employees
• Dental and Vision benefits
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Holiday savings program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness events