Mid America Pet Food · 1 day ago
Packaging Technician
Mount Pleasant, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMid America Pet Food is dedicated to enriching the lives of pet families and values its employees. The Packaging Technician role involves ensuring that finished goods are accurately packaged and meet high-quality standards while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingPet
Responsibilities
Maintain a clean, professional, and safe working environment at all times, adhering to all company safety protocols
Accurately package finished goods according to specifications and quality standards, ensuring they are ready for sale
Perform routine quality tests on packaged products, meticulously documenting results and ensuring timely completion according to established procedures
Collaborate with Quality Control to review test results and ensure optimal product quality and efficiency in the packaging process
Proactively identify and report any out-of-specification results to the Shift Manager
Maintain packaging supplies and communicate inventory needs to the Shift Manager
Participate in special testing requests from Quality Control as needed
Ensure accurate and timely data entry related to packaging and quality checks
Collect samples for quality data checks, projects, and studies within established timelines
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and values
Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance within the team
Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment
Be flexible to meet call-in requirements and work extended hours, including nights and rotating 12-hour shifts, as needed, potentially including weekends
Perform other duties as assigned to support packaging operations
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Willingness to learn new software applications
Good organizational, time management, and communication skills
Ability to adapt to changing schedules and work demands
Maintain a clean, professional, and safe working environment at all times, adhering to all company safety protocols
Accurately package finished goods according to specifications and quality standards, ensuring they are ready for sale
Perform routine quality tests on packaged products, meticulously documenting results and ensuring timely completion according to established procedures
Collaborate with Quality Control to review test results and ensure optimal product quality and efficiency in the packaging process
Proactively identify and report any out-of-specification results to the Shift Manager
Maintain packaging supplies and communicate inventory needs to the Shift Manager
Participate in special testing requests from Quality Control as needed
Ensure accurate and timely data entry related to packaging and quality checks
Collect samples for quality data checks, projects, and studies within established timelines
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and values
Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance within the team
Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment
Be flexible to meet call-in requirements and work extended hours, including nights and rotating 12-hour shifts, as needed, potentially including weekends
Occasionally lift and carry up to 60 pounds
Ability to climb several flights of stairs and ladders
Dexterity to open and close flow valves
Occasionally bend, twist, and turn while lifting less than 50 pounds
Ability to perform data entry while seated for over one hour
Ability to work sitting down for extended periods, up to two hours
Ability to walk up to two or more miles per day
Ability to perform tasks requiring pushing (e.g., using brooms and shovels)
Ability to perform repetitious movements for up to two hours
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in temperatures ranging from 0 to over 100°F
Ability to stand for extended periods
Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hearing protection
Ability to use hand and power tools as needed
Benefits
Employer-paid health insurance
100% coverage of qualifying dependents
Paid time off (PTO)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k matching
Opportunities for overtime
Company
Mid America Pet Food
Mid America Pet Food is a leading pet food marketer and manufacturer.
Founded in 2007
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TA Associates
2020-12-16Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Alice Flath
Vice President of Sales
Eric Dahmer
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2025-12-02
2025-09-17
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