General Labor/ Bagger
Hours : 6P-6A Monday-Friday
Pay: $14.50-15.58
Temp- to Perm
Suffolk VA
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking General Laborer / Bagger to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-of-line packaging,, sealing, and hanging of products . You will ensure all safety, quality, and sanitation protocols are met while maintaining smooth, continuous workflow on the bagging line.
Key Responsibilities
Bagging & Packaging Operations
Hang, attach, and fill various bag sizes (e.g., 50 lb bags, tote bags, or bulk sacks) using automated or semi-automated bagging equipment.
Monitor scales to ensure correct product fill weights and make basic mechanical adjustments as needed.
Print, verify, and apply accurate lot tags, date codes, and labels to outgoing products.
Stack, arrange, and secure filled bags onto pallets (palletizing) according to customer specifications.
Quality Control & Food Safety
Strictly adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and plant safety regulations at all times.
Perform routine quality checks, including magnet and metal detector verifications, to prevent product contamination.
Inspect incoming product flow and finished packaging for defects, tearing, or foreign materials.
Immediately report equipment malfunctions, packaging defects, or quality issues to the Shift Supervisor.
General Labor & Sanitation
Maintain a clean and organized work station, including sweeping peanut dust and hull debris, cleaning pits, and emptying trash.
Assist in line changeovers, sizing screen changes, and post-harvest sanitation tasks.
Perform general warehouse tasks, including assisting forklift operators, loading/unloading materials, and shoveling or transferring bulk peanuts when required.
Qualifications & Skills
Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred (not required for entry-level applicants).
Experience: Prior experience in manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, or warehouse environments is a plus, but entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
Aptitude: Basic math skills for reading scale weights, lot numbers, and tracking production counts.
Work Ethic: Punctual, dependable, and able to work independently as well as part of a fast-paced production team.
