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Natural Grocers

Bulk Packaging Operator

Golden, CO · On-site

$22/hr

This position performs daily setup and operation of mechanical and electrical packaging equipment, including scales, baggers, labelers, metal detectors, and case sealers. The Packaging Operator must ...

Natural Grocers

Bulk Packaging Operator

Golden, CO · On-site

$22/hr

This position performs daily setup and operation of mechanical and electrical packaging equipment, including scales, baggers, labelers, metal detectors, and case sealers. The Packaging Operator must ...

Natural Grocers

Bulk Packaging Operator

Golden, CO · On-site

$22/hr

This position performs daily setup and operation of mechanical and electrical packaging equipment, including scales, baggers, labelers, metal detectors, and case sealers. The Packaging Operator must ...

Natural Grocers

Bulk Packaging Operator

Golden, CO · On-site

$22/hr

This position performs daily setup and operation of mechanical and electrical packaging equipment, including scales, baggers, labelers, metal detectors, and case sealers. The Packaging Operator must ...

Natural Grocers

Bulk Packaging Operator

Golden, CO · On-site

$22/hr

This position performs daily setup and operation of mechanical and electrical packaging equipment, including scales, baggers, labelers, metal detectors, and case sealers. The Packaging Operator must ...

Natural Grocers

Bulk Packaging Operator

Golden, CO · On-site

$22/hr

This position performs daily setup and operation of mechanical and electrical packaging equipment, including scales, baggers, labelers, metal detectors, and case sealers. The Packaging Operator must ...

Gates

Senior Packaging Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Sr. Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing packaging solutions that support new product launches, improving operational ...

Gates Corporation

Senior Packaging Engineer

Denver, CO

$95K - $105K/yr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Sr. Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing packaging solutions that support new product launches, improving operational ...

Aerotek

Packaging Machine Operator

Denver, CO

$24 - $26/hr

Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn packaging equipment operation * Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. * Strong attention to detail and ...

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Veo - Operations Careers

Operations Supervisor

Denver, CO · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Support the Operations Manager with the day-to-day responsibilities in the market * 60-80% of your ... The listed range is a good faith estimate, and exact compensation and total package may vary ...

Veo - Operations Careers

Operations Supervisor

Denver, CO · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Support the Operations Manager with the day-to-day responsibilities in the market * 60-80% of your ... The listed range is a good faith estimate, and exact compensation and total package may vary ...

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What is the difference between Packaging Operations vs Packaging Technicians?

AspectPackaging OperationsPackaging Technicians
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; technical training or certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or warehouse settings, overseeing packaging processesManufacturing lines, performing hands-on packaging tasks and troubleshooting
Job FocusManaging packaging workflows, coordinating teams, ensuring efficiencyExecuting packaging tasks, maintaining equipment, quality checks

Packaging Operations roles typically involve overseeing packaging processes and managing teams, requiring general industry experience. Packaging Technicians focus on hands-on packaging work and equipment maintenance. Both roles are essential in manufacturing environments, with overlapping skills but different responsibilities.

How much do you get paid for packaging operations?

Packaging operations workers typically earn an average hourly wage ranging from $12 to $20, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of the packaging tasks. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced workers or those with specialized skills can earn higher wages, often with opportunities for overtime and shift differentials.

What does a packaging operations do?

A packaging operations worker is responsible for assembling, sealing, and labeling products for shipment, ensuring packaging meets quality and safety standards. They often operate packaging machinery, follow safety protocols, and may need to document production data. Attention to detail and knowledge of packaging equipment are important in this role.

What are the most commonly searched types of Packaging Operations jobs in Colorado?

The most popular types of Packaging Operations jobs in Colorado are:

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Bulk Packaging Operator

Natural Grocers

Golden, CO • On-site

$22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

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  • 78%

    78% say they have respectful managers

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  • 67%

    67% say their health insurance is affordable

    say their health insurance is affordable

Featured by Natural Grocers, based on 81 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

Job description

Salary Range
USD $22.00/Hr. -
Overview
Job in a Nutshell
The Bulk Packaging Operator is responsible for packaging of bulk foods and spices at the Natural Grocers Distribution Center in Golden. This position performs daily setup and operation of mechanical and electrical packaging equipment, including scales, baggers, labelers, metal detectors, and case sealers. The Packaging Operator must be able to work at a steady pace for 10-hour shifts, standing for 90% of the time. This position packs and labels products accurately and efficiently and completes necessary production logs. This position works under FSMA guidelines.
Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.
09/02/2026
Responsibilities
Main Ingredients
  1. Daily setup and breakdown of production equipment and workstations with necessary packaging materials, tools, and GMP items
  2. Prep and weigh product for individual finished container sizes
  3. Pack products to accurate weights at an acceptable pace by operating semi-automated scales and baggers; some manual packaging required
  4. Assess quality of product being packed; communicate non-conformances to Lead or QA
  5. Use automated bagging equipment to seal individual bags; ensure adequate seals
  6. Operate packaging equipment; includes troubleshooting and making adjustments in accordance with established work standards; operate touch screen to program code dates, product weights, speeds, and other relevant information
  7. Label product accurately and efficiently
  8. Accurately pack finished bags into boxes or trays; operate case sealing and coding machines
  9. Manually palletize products according to specifications
  10. Provide backup relief in the absence of machine operators in herb/spice room
  11. Maintain standard efficiency and accuracy of equipment and manual tasks
  12. Complete necessary production forms with accurate information
  13. Keep a sanitary work environment throughout the shift
  14. Follow production schedule; understand run sequence and cleaning requirements
  15. Perform required cleaning including washing, sanitizing, sweeping & mopping area daily
  16. Follow all GMP's, SSOP's, Organic, Allergen, and HACCP standards

Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be "hands on" and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
  1. Minimum 1 -year recent experience in operating food production machinery preferred
  2. Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions as provided
  3. Basic computer skills required, working knowledge of production systems
  4. Must have good attention to detail; accuracy and thoroughness is a must
  5. Ability to work with others in a fast-paced team environment
  6. Ability to rotate through all workstations in the processing area
  7. Must work 40 hours per week and be available for overtime as needed
  8. Must be reliable and on time every day
  9. Mechanical aptitude/skills preferred
  10. Able to assist in other departments as needed

This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.
Here's an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:
All Crew Members
  • Birthday Bonus Pay
  • Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
  • Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays - Stores Closed
  • Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
  • Paid Nutrition Education
  • good4u Crew Member Discount
  • {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
  • Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
  • Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
  • Health and Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Referral Program

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match

Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.
At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We're committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.
Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:
Physical and Environmental Demands:
N = Never
O = Occasional; 1-33% of time
F = Frequent; 34-66% of time
C = Constant; 67-100% of time
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
Must have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
Must be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
Must be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn.
Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed.
Environmental Requirements:
Must be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.

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