Production Packer- 3rd shift

Production Packer- 3rd shift

Los Angeles, United States

Company
Old Pueblo Ranch Inc
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
17.81–18.81 an hour
Posted
14 days ago
Via
via Paylocity

Job Description
Description

Want to be part of a family-owned, award-winning company with an entrepreneurial culture and strong family spirit?

Then you came to the right place! Our core values drive all we do here at Anita’s. As our company grows, we seek enthusiastic, capable professionals to fill various positions across every facet of our organization.

Job Summary: This position works within a food manufacturing facility and is typically responsible for handling and packaging a variety of customer-specific items, assuring that the product meets Food Safety & quality standards.

What We Offer:
• Competitive wages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time pay
• Paid day off for birthday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• A family-owned environment with leaders who care

Position Responsibilities:
• Works on a manufacturing assembly line
• Makes changes by hand or by running equipment as needed
• Does a rotation on all different areas within the packaging process that includes but is not limited to adding bags as needed to the automatic bagger, placing O2 inside packs, sealing of bags, double packing of sealed bags, packaging of bags into boxes, palletizing, erecting boxes,
• Making pre-batches, reworking of product, leak test of product, ensuring GMP, SQF & company policies are followed.
• Visually inspect the product to make sure it is meeting specifications. Any product that doesn’t meet standards needs to be set aside, and the Line lead should immediately be notified to correct the issue.
• Pre-stage and label all packaging material prior to entering the production floor.
• Log time and Lot# when opening packs of O2 as they are ready to be utilized.
• Follow GMP's Quality & Food Safety Programs as noted in the SQF Code and in the company's Food Safety and Quality Manual.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to the direct supervisor and Quality Department for corrective actions to ensure product compliance.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Follow GMP's Quality & Food Safety Programs as noted in the SQF Code and in the company's Food Safety and Quality Manual.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to the direct supervisor and Quality Department for corrective actions to ensure product compliance.
• May perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements
• Excellent communication skills
• 1-year previous production experience
• Flexible/Weekly changing schedule/weekends

Physical Demands and PPE:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Walk on uneven ground and wet or slippery floors
• Twisting, turning, kneeling, stooping, and bending most of the day
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to spices (allergens), including but not limited to soy and wheat
• Exposure to high noise levels and a cold environment

Schedule: 3rd shift (10:00 pm - 6:00 am *Weekends are required

Core Values – knowledge, creativity, courage, honesty, accountability, competency, and safety- guide every aspect of our operations, ensuring excellence and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.

More about La Reina:

Founded in 1958 by Mauro Robles, La Reina began as a family-owned business specializing in flour tortillas. Mauro's determination to bring customers diverse, authentic Mexican products became a reality within several years. Our business prides itself on providing the highest quality and innovative tortillas, flatbreads, and Artisan snacks. It is the philosophy of La Reina to service our customers by working with them as a true partner to develop new products, recipes, and eye-catching packaging. From our humble beginnings, La Reina continues to grow and diversify into multiple product lines, channels, and offerings as a family-owned and operated business.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

La Reina is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under protected law. EEO/AA employer nondiscrimination policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, La Reina provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for La Reina. The Policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Human Resources Department.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, the federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act remains $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Packing jobs qualify as non-exempt work, requiring overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. State minimums are higher in 30 states, such as $16.00 per hour in California.
Q What is the median hourly wage for packers and packagers in the US in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for packers and packagers, hand (SOC 53-7062) is $15.92 ($33,100 annually) based on May 2023 data, with 10th percentile at $12.35 per hour and 90th at $21.07 per hour. Wages average $16.94 per hour nationally. Entry-level packing jobs start at $14.00 to $16.00 per hour depending on location.
Q What work visa is required for international applicants seeking packing jobs in the US in 2026?
As per USCIS, foreign workers for temporary non-agricultural packing jobs use the H-2B visa, with a fiscal year 2026 cap of 66,000 base visas plus up to 64,000 supplementals from prior appropriations. Employers must obtain labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129, costing $460 filing fee. Processing time is 2-4 months.
Q What education or prior experience is needed for entry-level packing jobs in the US?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, packers and packagers need no formal educational credential and no previous work experience. Training is short-term on-the-job, typically 1 month or less. About 70% of jobs require high school diploma or equivalent for safety and literacy reasons.
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