Job Title:
PACKING OPERATOR
Company: Kent Nutrition Group
Location: Arcade, NY
Created: 2026-03-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Packing Operator Looking to join a six-time US Best Managed Company award winner? Blue Seal/ KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Packing Operator in Arcade, NY! This is a full-time, 1st shift opportunity with a schedule of 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Operate all feed manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently. Mix and prepare livestock feeds efficiently and in a manner that assures accuracy and high quality. Ensure quality assurance protocol is met regarding ingredient receiving, load-out, and bagging. Report any factors that may influence the quality and safety of the finished feed and ingredients to the immediate supervisor. Observe and enforce all company policies & procedures. Make sure all samples are representative of the feed and are properly prepared. Make sure all feeds that require a shakeout are shaken out and results recorded. Make sure all appropriate quality control reports are completed on every run of feed logged. Make sure all runs meet yield guidelines. Make sure all feed is in proper bag, and correct tag is used and legible. Make sure lot code on crepe tape is legible. Other duties as assigned by plant management. Qualifications: Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements. Basic computer knowledge. Good communication, verbal, written and math skills. Work and cooperate with all fellow employees. Thorough understanding of cGMP's. Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan. Knowledge of FSMA. Ability to operate a forklift. Physical Demands: Must be able to safely lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to working height, as job requires. Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical. Wage: Starting at $19.50 an hour. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.