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Position Title: Seasonal Packing & Bagging Associate
Department: Packing & Bagging
Location: White Marsh Distribution Center
Reports To: Packing & Bagging Supervisor
Scope of Position
Responsible for the manual assembly, labeling, and secure packaging of various product lines, including pouch bags, plastic tubs, small canned products, and specialized gift arrays. Working in a fast-paced environment, this associate ensures all finished goods meet strict quality assurance guidelines and daily production timelines.
This role adapts to seasonal volume shifts and operates from October through December, with full-time hours during that period.
Availability to work select weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a requirement.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment
- Adhering to company quality and food safety standards
- Properly weigh and hand-fill products
- Safely and efficiently pack diversified inventory including pouch bags, plastic tubs, small canned products, and curated gift assemblies.
- Assemble multi-item gift arrangements according to specific configuration layouts and visual guidelines.
- Stack and wrap packed cases onto pallets following designated stacking patterns
- Maintain proper inventory levels of primary and secondary packaging supplies
- Perform designated Sanitary Operating Tasks (SSOP's)
- Maintain an efficient and consistent workflow
Back Ups
- The Packing Table Supervisor or other associates will cover duties in the event of absence.
Working Conditions
- Standing 100% of the time
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs for short and distances and 50lbs with assistance.
- Ability to withstand varying temperatures
- Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hairnets, beard nets, and gloves.
- NO JEWELRY or personal items are allowed in Production Areas
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous manufacturing experience is highly preferable, but not required.
Compensation: $14.00 per hour
Our Story
Background
In 1986, with only one small batch roaster and three employees cooking peanuts, Marion Smith and his son Craig opened the doors to Whitley's Peanut Factory, which still stands as a retail store off Route 17 in Gloucester, VA. Due to high demand, they soon opened a second retail location in Williamsburg, VA, and a new production facility in Hayes, VA. In 2017 Whitley's opened a third retail location in Richmond, VA and a second Distribution Center in Gloucester County, which gave them an additional 10,000 sq. feet. Thirty-five years and millions of peanuts later, Whitley's Peanut Factory has become a local staple for "Home-Cooked" Virginia peanuts and peanut confections. Todd Smith, now president, continues his family's legacy of cooking Virginia peanuts to golden perfection.
The Whitley Difference
For over 35 years, Whitley's Peanut Factory has been producing the finest quality gourmet Virginia peanuts on the market. Whitley's "Home-Cooked" peanuts have a wonderful, crunchy freshness and distinctive flavor because our peanuts are still made the old-fashioned way, slowly hand cooked to perfection.
We choose only the highest quality, super extra-large Virginia peanuts which are hand selected for their size and freshness. Each batch is individually cooked with proven, traditional recipes to ensure the crisp, fresh flavor and unique taste for which our peanuts are famous. We are very proud to have been selected by the National Association for Specialty Food Trade as a Finalist in the Outstanding Hors D'oeuvres or Snack Food category. We offer you only the finest products available and we combine our fine quality with good, quick service.
We are proud to have been selected as a member of the Virginia's Finest program, which supports and promotes Virginia manufactured products. The display of Virginia's Finest logo on our packaging confirms our status as producers of some of the finest quality products Virginia has to offer.