Feeder/Packer

Job Title: Feeder/PackerJob DescriptionThe Feeder/Packer supports carton packaging operations by feeding, packing, and visually inspecting cartons to ensure they meet quality standards and customer specifications. This entry-level role works closely with machine operators and other crew members to maintain efficient production flow, uphold safety and GMP practices, and keep the work area clean and organized in a climate-controlled warehouse environment.Shift: 11pm-7am Sun-ThuPay: 22.31/hr (Contrac to Union)Responsibilities

• Work closely with machine operators to ensure cartons are properly folded and glued according to specifications, checking continuously for marks, glue placement, color consistency, cracks, and hammer marks.
• Inspect windows on all windowed cartons to confirm they are correctly applied and free of defects.
• Pack cartons accurately and ensure they are packed according to job specifications and case requirements.
• When a load is finished on the lift, move to the staged load and continue working without shutting down the machine until stock personnel move the load onto the lift.
• Handle finished pallets carefully, removing them from the lift without pushing or shoving, and stack them in the designated area to prevent injury and maintain order.
• Operate taper equipment correctly, read and interpret job tickets, set up corrugated materials, cut liners, place flags on the belt for marking, fan cartons, and clean glue pots as needed.
• Monitor the machine continuously for jam-ups or other issues and know the location and use of all stop buttons to react quickly to problems.
• During machine stop and start events, place flags on the belt before and after the stop/start to mark the interruption accurately.
• During make-ready periods, obtain liners, set up tape, and assist with paperwork when time allows.
• Clean and sweep the work area when time permits, helping to maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Assist on other gluers as needed, supporting different machines and crews to meet production demands.
• Clean glue pots regularly and share this responsibility with other crew members.
• Support the operator by assisting with stripping and other tasks required to keep production running smoothly.
• Promptly inform the operator if the machine goes down or if you notice issues with box quality or carton folding so corrective action can be taken quickly.
• When two packers are assigned, share packing duties and perform additional carton inspections to maintain quality standards.
• When filling a case on a new job, communicate to the operator how many cartons are in the case and how much space remains at the end of the case.
• Verify that there are sufficient liners available to complete each job and replenish as needed.
• Participate in make-ready activities by helping with cases, liners, and tapers along with the rest of the crew.
• Work with the full machine crew to keep the area clean, organized, and free of hazards at all times.
• If the machine stops, move to the back to assist the packer and support clearing jams or resolving issues.
• Take turns with other crew members cleaning glue pots to ensure equipment remains in good working condition.
• Ask questions and seek clarification whenever procedures or tasks are unclear, taking responsibility for the machine you are scheduled on.
• Follow all line clearance procedures to ensure proper separation and identification of jobs and materials.
• Adhere strictly to allergen procedures to maintain product safety and compliance with food safety standards.
• Train temporary workers, new hires, and other trainees on feeder/packer duties, staying with them at all times during training to oversee their performance and ensure they do not work unsupervised.
• Pack, inspect, and feed cartons while checking for proper glue seams, including absence of excess glue, no glue inside the carton, and straight glue lines.
• Conduct visual inspections for scratches, marks, color variations, wrinkles, cut and print register issues, cutting defects, cracking at scores, and stripping or hammer marks.
• Inspect cartons as they are being fed into the gluer to catch defects early in the process.
• Check windows on all windowed cartons to confirm proper placement and quality.
• Perform inspections on every third case packed, verifying glue seams, marks, color, cutting quality, and other listed quality criteria.
• Support general production activities such as packing, inventory tasks, picking, loading, and palletizing as needed.
• Remain flexible and willing to perform additional functions or assist in other areas or departments based on changing workloads and operational needs.

Essential Skills

• Experience or strong aptitude in packaging and general production work.
• Ability to perform accurate visual inspections of cartons for glue quality, color consistency, marks, scratches, wrinkles, cutting defects, cracking at scores, and hammer marks.
• Understanding of and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a production environment.
• Ability to safely palletize and handle pallets, including stacking in designated areas without causing injury or damage.
• Capability to perform general labor tasks such as packing, loading, picking, and inventory support.
• Ability to operate and understand taper equipment, including setup and use for corrugated materials.
• Skill in reading and interpreting job tickets to follow job specifications correctly.
• Competence in setting up corrugated materials and cutting liners according to job requirements.
• Ability to place flags on belts for marking stop/start events and job changes.
• Skill in fanning cartons for efficient feeding into gluers.
• Ability to clean and maintain glue pots to ensure proper machine operation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following line clearance and allergen procedures.
• Willingness and ability to train temporary workers and new hires, including staying with trainees at all times during training to oversee their performance.
• Reliability and responsibility for the machine and tasks assigned during each shift.
• Basic understanding of safety practices, including knowledge of all machine stop buttons and safe pallet handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Entry-level role suitable for candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn packaging and production processes.
• Comfort working in a structured, process-driven environment with defined quality and safety procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operators, packers, and other crew members to maintain smooth machine operation.
• Flexibility to assist in other departments or on different machines as workload demands change.
• Willingness to perform housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, cleaning glue pots, and organizing the work area.
• Strong communication skills to promptly report machine issues, quality concerns, and case counts to operators.
• Ability to stand, move, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift in a warehouse setting.

Why Work Here?You join a well-organized, climate-controlled production environment that values teamwork, safety, and quality. The role offers hands-on experience in packaging operations, opportunities to learn multiple machines and processes, and the chance to take on training responsibilities as you grow. You work with a supportive crew that shares responsibilities, maintains a clean workspace, and encourages questions and continuous learning.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a clean, spacious, climate-controlled warehouse designed for comfort and efficiency. You work around packaging and production equipment such as gluers, tapers, lifts, and palletizing areas. The environment follows Good Manufacturing Practices, line clearance procedures, and allergen controls to ensure product safety. Work involves standing, moving between the front and back of machines, handling cartons and pallets, and performing regular cleaning tasks to keep the area organized and safe. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.31 - $22.31/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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