Assemble Containers and Packaging

Food packers are responsible for assembling food product containers and packaging in the correct manner before sending them down the production line.

• Place Product in Containers Food packers place the food or drink product into the appropriate containers in an efficient and timely manner. They appropriately package the food to minimize breakage and movement during shipping.
• Inspect Containers Containers and other types of packaging may be damaged or unclean. It is the food packer’s responsibility to ensure the integrity and cleanliness of the containers before they are shipped out to retailers.
• Seal and Label Containers Once the food or drink product has been packaged, food packers seal and label containers with the appropriate materials. They seal the containers in a way that prevents unpackaging during shipping. Food packers label the containers with product information and weight.
• Stack and Arrange Containers After everything has been packed, sealed, and labeled, food packers stack and arrange the containers in an efficient and safe manner. Food packers stack containers in a way that allows the shippers to load them quickly into the trucks.
• Must be able to stand on their feet throughout their entire shifts and have the Ability to Lift Push Pull up to 32 lbs. repetitively.