Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Packaging Associate/Hyster Operator, where you will play a vital role in ensuring efficient and safe packaging operations within our manufacturing environment. This position offers an energetic and fast-paced work setting, perfect for individuals who thrive on hands-on work, machinery operation, and maintaining high safety standards. As a key contributor, you will operate industrial equipment, handle materials with precision, and support the production process from start to finish. Your proactive approach and mechanical aptitude will help us deliver quality products while adhering to HACCP/GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and safety protocols.
Responsibilities
- Operate packaging machines and related equipment to assemble, package, and prepare products for shipment
- Safely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand tools to move raw materials and finished goods
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues on packaging machinery promptly to minimize downtime
- Conduct routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance
- Follow all safety standards, GMP guidelines, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) protocols during daily tasks
- Assist in loading and unloading materials using forklifts or other warehouse equipment while maintaining proper handling procedures
- Maintain accurate documentation of production activities, including logs for machine operation and safety checks
Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and perform physical tasks throughout shift
- Prior experience operating forklifts, packaging machines, or industrial equipment in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred as well as valid forklift certification
- Mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively
- Basic math skills for measuring, counting, and quality checks
- Familiarity with GMP standards, safety protocols, and proper PPE use in a manufacturing setting
- Ability to operate hand tools, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely
- Warehouse experience is advantageous but not mandatory; a strong willingness to learn is essential
- Knowledge of machining processes or industrial equipment troubleshooting is a plus
- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to all safety standards and procedures
- Team player with a can-do attitude and strong sense of responsibility
- Good communication and time management skills
- Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
- Drug test required of all hires
This role offers an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals eager to develop their skills in packaging operations and industrial machinery. We value safety, efficiency, and teamwork—if you’re ready to contribute your energy and mechanical aptitude to a thriving production environment, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Bare Beans Foods is a drug free work place. Are you willing to take a drug test as requirement of hire?
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Forklift Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
