Packaging Material Handler (12 Hour Days - Rotating Weekends)

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes : fairlife ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com .

The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. While coupling the industry's latest technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years.

shift schedule :

12 Hour Days : This is a day shift position , with hours from 6 : 00 AM to 6 : 00 PM . The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule : two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend , including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

job purpose :

The Packaging Material Operator is responsible for the organization, storage, and supply of raw materials to filling and packaging equipment via an Industrial Truck for transportation. This position provides preforms that are fed to the blow molder, caps that are directed to the capper, and chemicals for cleaning in or around the filler. They maintain the cleanliness of their drive paths while assisting with operational activities to ensure minimal contributions to downtime. Duties also consist of chemical and material waste removal, including rejected packaging products.

responsibilities :

• Follow all safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Report to and follow the directions of the Production Supervisors.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely operate a variety of forklifts for moving and staging material or material waste.
• Be able to clean and sort all used material as part of normal operating procedures in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintain proper First In First Out (FIFO) rotation of raw materials, inventory, or assigned items.
• See that all materials for finished and non-finished goods are properly stored, all the necessary paperwork is comprehensively filled out, and computer documentation has been completed in a timely manner.
• Communicate with supervisor and filler operator consistently about inventory availability or any risks associated with upcoming production orders.
• Adhere to placement of inventory in designated, labeled locations. Verify all supplies and inventory remain 18" from the walls. Consult management to determine necessary action if proper space is not available.
• Ensure packaging infeed areas stay clean, orderly, and clear of debris at all times during or between production. Store materials in an audit ready manner at all times.
• Conduct monthly and yearly housekeeping audits, while executing follow up actions to remain in specifications.
• Learn how to operate downstream packaging equipment, processing equipment, or palletizing equipment as needed.
• Aid in the training of new personnel or upskilling of team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

skills / qualifications required :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

working conditions and physical requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

food safety requirements :

position location : Webster, NY

reports to : Packaging Supervisor

travel requirements : little to none

exempt / nonexempt : nonexempt

This position is bonus eligible.

Base pay range : $23 — $23 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com .

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.