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This position performs daily setup and operation of mechanical and electrical packaging equipment, including scales, baggers, labelers, metal detectors, and case sealers. The Packaging Operator must be able to work at a steady pace for 10-hour shifts, standing for 90% of the time. This position packs and labels products accurately and efficiently and completes necessary production logs. This position works under FSMA guidelines.\nApplications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.09/02/2026\nResponsibilities\nMain Ingredients\nDaily setup and breakdown of production equipment and workstations with necessary packaging materials, tools, and GMP items\nPrep and weigh product for individual finished container sizes\nPack products to accurate weights at an acceptable pace by operating semi-automated scales and baggers; some manual packaging required\nAssess quality of product being packed; communicate non-conformances to Lead or QA\nUse automated bagging equipment to seal individual bags; ensure adequate seals\nOperate packaging equipment; includes troubleshooting and making adjustments in accordance with established work standards; operate touch screen to program code dates, product weights, speeds, and other relevant information \nLabel product accurately and efficiently\nAccurately pack finished bags into boxes or trays; operate case sealing and coding machines\nManually palletize products according to specifications\nProvide backup relief in the absence of machine operators in herb/spice room\nMaintain standard efficiency and accuracy of equipment and manual tasks\nComplete necessary production forms with accurate information\nKeep a sanitary work environment throughout the shift\nFollow production schedule; understand run sequence and cleaning requirements\nPerform required cleaning including washing, sanitizing, sweeping & mopping area daily\nFollow all GMP’s, SSOP’s, Organic, Allergen, and HACCP standards\nAlthough this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.\nQualifications\nRecipe for Success:\nMinimum 1 -year recent experience in operating food production machinery preferred \nAbility to follow written and verbal work instructions as provided\nBasic computer skills required, working knowledge of production systems\nMust have good attention to detail; accuracy and thoroughness is a must\nAbility to work with others in a fast-paced team environment\nAbility to rotate through all workstations in the processing area\nMust work 40 hours per week and be available for overtime as needed\nMust be reliable and on time every day\nMechanical aptitude/skills preferred\nAble to assist in other departments as needed \nThis job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.\nHere’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:\nAll Crew Members\nBirthday Bonus Pay \nVitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually) \nHoliday Pay for 5 Holidays - Stores Closed\nPaid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure \nPaid Nutrition Education \ngood4u Crew Member Discount \n{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program) \nRegular, Scheduled Pay Increases \nAdvancement Opportunities and Career Development \nHealth and Wellness Program \nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) \nEmployee Referral Program\nFull-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance \nPaid Parental Leave \nPaid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance) \nCompany Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance \nCompany Paid Life Insurance \nVoluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance \nRetirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match \nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) \nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match \nDiversity Statement\nAt the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.\nAt Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. 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