Packaging Technician I | 1st Shift | Wilmington, NC

Who We Are

FedUp Foods, one of the nation's early producers of kombucha through the Buchi brand, and one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America, offers a diverse portfolio of organic private label functional beverages for top global retailers.

Our Culture

FedUp Foods fuels the growth and success of open-minded, collaborative, and passionate individuals who thrive on teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning.

As a proud benefit corporation we have chosen to make People one of our benefit pillars. We strive to make sure every employee of FedUp Foods feels welcomed, valued, and empowered by fostering a collaborative and adaptable community, providing growth opportunities, and creating a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Values : Agility, Collaboration, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Community, Gratitude

Our Benefits (FT Roles) :

• Health Insurance (company pays 80-90% individual premium)
• Group Term Life Insurance (100% of premium paid by company)
• Vision and Dental Coverage (paid by the employee)
• Voluntary Group Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (100% of premium paid by company)
• Long Term Disability (50% of premium paid by company)
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Retirement : 401k with Employer Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• PTO and Sick Time

Position Summary

Schedule : 1st Shift, Mon-Fri, 6 : 30a - 3 : 00p

Packaging Technicians play a vital role in the successful production of our beverages. They are expected to operate with integrity and a high level of focus in all positions on the production line to ensure we are safely sending the highest quality products possible to our customers.

An ideal applicant will be highly skilled, consistently punctual and enjoy working with a variety of skilled individuals who share similar values and goals.

General Duties / Responsibilities

Conduct safety inspections of packaging equipment and work areas.

Food Safety and Quality Responsibilities

Required Skills / Abilities

Education and Experience

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

EEO Statement

AKM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and without regard to 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please be advised that as part of our employment process, we conduct background checks on all prospective employees. This may include verification of your employment history, educational background, criminal record, and other relevant information.