Packer Team Member - job 1 of 3

As a Packer Team Member at Shearer’s Foods, your main responsibilities will include assembling boxes, packing bagged products into cases, inspecting the finished products for quality assurance, and maintaining a clean workspace. You will also need to support your team as required and carry out various duties as assigned to ensure smooth production operations.

To qualify for the Packer Team Member role at Shearer’s Foods, candidates should possess excellent communication skills and basic math abilities. Previous experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments is preferred. An ideal candidate should be agile, able to lift weights up to 25+ pounds, and work effectively within a fast-paced team.

Packer Team Members at Shearer’s Foods work either on the afternoon shift from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday or the night shift from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday. The role offers a competitive hourly rate with added shift premiums, making it a great opportunity for those looking to work in a dynamic environment.

At Shearer’s Foods, Packer Team Members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package after just 30 days of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision coverage, a retirement savings plan with matching contributions, short- and long-term disability benefits, and paid time off. We also prioritize employee wellness and provide various opportunities for community engagement.

Shearer’s Foods is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. We offer equal employment opportunities and ensure that hiring practices are free from discrimination based on race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants and employees are treated with dignity and respect.

In your response, focus on any specific instances where you checked products for quality, detailing the methods you used and the outcome of those checks. Highlight your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.

Share your passion for food production and customer satisfaction. Discuss how being part of a team that contributes to the happiness of customers via tasty snacks excites you, and relate this to Shearer’s core mission.

Talk about your strategies for maintaining focus and enthusiasm while performing repetitive tasks. You might discuss the importance of setting personal goals or how you keep a positive mindset to stay engaged.

Provide examples of how you’ve effectively collaborated with team members in past roles. Emphasize your communication skills, willingness to assist others, and any specific situations where your teamwork led to improved operations.

Discuss specific safety protocols you follow, such as wearing protective gear or being aware of your surroundings. Highlight how these practices help not only you but also your colleagues in preventing accidents.

Share a specific problem related to your previous work and explain how you approached it. Highlight the actions you took, the skills you employed, and the positive results that followed.

Discuss how you prioritize work when under pressure, perhaps by organizing tasks or communicating with team members for assistance. Mention any experience you have managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Express your excitement about joining Shearer’s Foods, focusing on their reputation for quality and culture. Suggest that being part of a team producing popular snack products reflects your career goals and values.

Explain that you view feedback as a growth opportunity, discussing how you've successfully implemented suggestions from previous roles and improved your performance, demonstrating a willingness to learn.

Share insights about the satisfaction derived from producing tangible results. Discuss how seeing a product move from production to reaching customers brings you fulfillment and how you appreciate contributing to the community’s enjoyment.