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Packaging Associate 1st Shift

Crown Bakeries
North, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
Job Summary

Our Packaging Associate is responsible for packaging and overseeing a range of products as

they complete their travel through the line. The Packaging Associate is responsible for quality

control, staging cardboard, keeping up with overflow, stacking trays, loading pallets and slip

sheets, monitoring tray count, placing labels, lot number tracking and helping with duties

related to keeping the line running smoothly. Crown Bakeries’ Mission, Vision, and Values are

the key ingredients to success!

Responsibilities

Under supervision and using established procedures, ensures that the product is loaded

into the trays or cases properly to prevent damage.

Maintain hourly production targets.

Train, develop, and motivate team members on job performance, quality expectations,

and standardized work.

Oversee product quality and ensure product being produced in compliance with

customer specifications.

Adheres to production schedules, ensures production orders are met for finished goods

inventories, minimizing waste to ensure conformance to safety and quality standards.

Removes all out-of-spec product from the line and notifies Production Supervisor of all

non-conforming product or processes on the line.

Maintain high rates of production as set by the Packaging Lead and Production

Supervisor.

Ensure a safe operation, complying with the corporate accident prevention program,

and following safe work practices.

Work in unison and assist fellow team members.

Verify that all bags are in specification (no missing product, correct code date).

Assist the Packaging Lead in line startups and changeovers.

Keep entire area clean at all times.

Performs other related responsibilities, as needed or directed by Production Supervisor

and Manager, to support Crown Bakeries’ business objectives.

Maintains regular and predictable attendance, safely perform tasks, and adhere to all

safety policies and procedures.

Attends Monthly required safety meetings when applicable.

Plan, problem solve, foster healthy peer relations, and motivate others.

Food Safety Responsibilities

Follow all GMP's, Food Defense and quality policies.

Ensures compliance with all GMP, food hygiene and safety standards.

Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product

contamination, metal detector, screen or magnet deviancies', glass breakage, and pest

harborage.

Qualifications

Quick and controlled hand-eye coordination.

Able to stand for long periods of time.

Must be flexible with schedule, including start times and weekend work.

Willing to acquire a wide variety of skills to assist the surrounding team and fully

understand the processes.

Able to problem solve, learn on the fly, process and technical learning, and quality

decision.

Must be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.

Physical Demands

Work in a noisy environment for length of shift.

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up

to 50 pounds.

Reach above shoulder height.

Able to bend, twist, stand, climb stairs/ladders, push/pull, and walk for the length of

shift.

EEO Statement

Crown Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work

environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to recruit, hire,

train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,

disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic

protected by law. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment in our workplace and

strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. This EEO policy applies to all aspects of

Employment, Including Recruitment, Hiring, Training, Promotion, Compensation, Benefits And

other terms and conditions of employment.

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