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Food Packing Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

Sysco

Poultry Packer

Newport, RI

$10 - $48/hr

Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud ...

Cargill

General Production

North Kingstown, RI

$19.31/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to ... packing, unpacking, labeling, and boxing of meat products * Understanding and adhering to all ...

Truck Hero

Warehouse Associate 2 - 2nd Shift

Lincoln, RI · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

... packing, staging orders and shipping products, primarily using powered industrial trucks. CORE ... food services, general labor, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i ...

RealTruck

Warehouse Associate 2 - 2nd Shift

Lincoln, RI

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

... packing, staging orders and shipping products, primarily using powered industrial trucks. CORE ... food services, general labor, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i ...

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Cargill

General Production

North Kingstown, RI

$19.31/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to ... packing, unpacking, labeling, and boxing of meat products * Understanding and adhering to all ...

Charcuterie Artisans

Machine Operator

Mapleville, RI · On-site

$21.80/hr

... packing, and transporting finished goods. * Complete production logs and communicate issues to ... Awareness of sanitation and hygiene practices in a food production environment. * Ability to work ...

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How much do food packing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for food packing in Rhode Island is $14.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.17 and $16.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a food packing job?

A Food Packing job involves preparing, packaging, and labeling food products for distribution or sale. Workers ensure that food is correctly portioned, sealed, and stored following hygiene and safety regulations. Duties may include inspecting products for quality, operating packaging machinery, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area. This role is essential in food manufacturing, grocery distribution, and meal-kit services.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in food packing?

A typical day in Food Packing involves preparing packaging materials, sorting and inspecting food products for quality, and accurately packing them for distribution. You may operate or monitor packing machinery, label packages, and ensure each item meets food safety and quality guidelines. The role often requires standing for extended periods and working as part of a team to meet production quotas. Collaboration with supervisors and quality control staff is common to resolve issues quickly and keep operations running smoothly. Over time, there may be opportunities to move into supervisory or quality assurance roles as you gain experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in food packing, and why are they important?

To thrive in Food Packing, you need attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a strong understanding of hygiene and safety standards, usually supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with packing equipment, conveyor belt systems, and knowledge of food safety certifications like HACCP is often beneficial. Reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under time constraints are valuable soft skills in this field. These qualities help maintain quality and safety standards while ensuring that targets are met in fast-paced production environments.

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Infographic showing various Food Packing job openings in Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $30,938 per year, or $14.9 per hour.

2nd Shift Manufacturing Packaging Line Lead

Calise Bakery

Lincoln, RI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Come work at New England's favorite bread and bulky roll manufacturing company! Calise Bakery has an immediate opening for our 2nd Shift Packaging Line Leader. This position is responsible for leading and coordinating a team of employees to ensure compliance with the highest standards of safety, food safety and quality throughout the plant. The Line Leader shall be engaged in continuous improvement in order to drive increases in line efficiencies and units per man hour while decreasing waste in plant operations. Responsible to coordinate all employees of the packaging line receive on going training in safety, quality and food safety. Responsible to insure that all employees assigned to line and all activities of the line complies with all AIB standards for GMPs, HACCP, Food Defense and BRC on a continual basis. Facilitate and ensure full implementation of corrective actions.

Job Requirements:

  • Assign all employees to work stations
  • Coach, counsel and train packaging line personnel in daily operations.
  • Facilitate cross-training packaging line personnel in daily operations
  • Oversee and coordinate all operation activities within the assigned packaging line to ensure compliance with food safety standards, SSOPs, GMPs, HACCP, Food Defense and BRC. This includes training for line employees in each of these key areas to enforce a culture of food safety.
  • Support all GMP, HACCP, Food Defense and BRC related programs, policies and procedures including internal plant audits, monthly meetings and documentation of results
  • Participate to the extent required in all food safety audits w/AIB, RIDOH and FDA and insure compliance w/all regulations.
  • Oversee and coordinate all operations activities within the packaging line including sorting , bagger operator, Tray loader. Floor runner and packaging line workers.
  • Oversee and coordinate activities through change over to ensure product quality and reduce change over time
  • Monitor sorter set up and quality inspection
  • Monitor bagger operation, kwik locks and metal detection
  • Monitor tray packing
  • Monitor trailer logs to ensure accurate information is being inputted
  • Maintain proper documentation
  • Report any conditions that require adjustments to the process or machinery to the Shift Manager
  • Coordinate activities with production line leader so that product produced and packed on a line meet quality standards
  • Actively participate in plant meetings with other line leaders and shift managers to evaluate and discuss plant performance and measure against clearly defined goals
  • Conduct weekly line meetings using agenda provided by shift manager
  • Conduct daily shift huddles (safety topic, schedule, plan for the day)
  • Maintain strict adherence to weights programs and documentation.
  • Prepare reports and documentation to inform management of line performance
  • Regularly inspects all equipment and coordinates with maintenance and shift manager for necessary repairs
  • Looks for operational changes (product, equipment, job functions, materials, etc.) to improve company KPI
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

  • Previous experience with Packaging equipment or as a Machine Operator
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, fluency in Spanish preferred
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills plus attention to detail
  • Minimum of 12 months' experience in the food industry.
  • Demonstrable understanding of following an established process
  • Demonstrable understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and SOPs
  • Experience with GMP, BRC or SQF audits, AIB preferred.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and related software to complete reports and logs
  • Lead by example – promotes safety, quality, food safety culture.

Physical Requirements:

  • Bend to grasp objects and ability to climb ladders
  • Bend and lift loads not to exceed 50 pounds unassisted or 100 pounds with assistance
  • Work in very hot temperatures (>90 degrees F) seasonally
  • Must be able to work Saturdays, evenings and most holidays
  • Ability to work in a noisy environment while being exposed to wheat flour and