Weekend Packing Jobs in Salinas, CA (NOW HIRING)

Reporting To: Plant Manager

Location: San Juan Bautista, CA

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Hours may vary depending on production demands. Must be available to start as early as 5:00 AM on heavy production days, stay later as needed, and work occasional mandatory Saturday overtime.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $19.00/hour, with an increase to $20.00/hour upon successful completion of the introductory period and required driver training.

The Packer/Driver plays an important role in ensuring Amycel products are accurately packed, organized, and delivered safely and on time to our customers and operations. This hands-on position supports both packing and distribution activities, helping ensure finished products meet quality expectations and customer orders are prepared and transported accurately and efficiently.

In this role, you'll work closely with the production and warehouse teams to inspect and pack finished products, assemble orders, maintain inventory, load and unload shipments, and safely operate company delivery vehicles. Dependability, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety are essential, as this position directly supports our ability to meet production and delivery schedules.

What You'll Own:

• Inspect finished product bags for quality and accuracy before placing them into boxes, bins, or other designated containers.
• Unload finished products from the conveyor line and properly palletize boxes for storage or shipment.
• Secure and strap completed pallets to ensure products are safely prepared for storage and transportation.
• Accurately enter packing, inventory, shipment, and other required information into company computer systems.
• Maintain an organized finished goods warehouse and assist with accurate inventory control.
• Assemble customer orders accurately and efficiently to support on-time delivery.
• Verify products, quantities, labels, and shipping information before loading and transporting orders.
• Load and unload company vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Inspect company delivery vehicles before use and promptly report safety, maintenance, or mechanical concerns.
• Safely operate company vehicles to transport products and materials as assigned.
• Monitor and comply with vehicle and delivery weight limits.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality to support established production and delivery schedules.
• Operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, conveyors, and other material-handling equipment as trained and authorized.
• Move carts, bins, pallets, and other materials throughout the production and warehouse areas.
• Wash and sanitize bins and other equipment as required.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain clean, organized, and safe packing, warehouse, and work areas.
• Serve as a backup driver to pick up compost from Monterey Mushrooms farms or other designated locations as needed.
• Follow all company safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and applicable transportation requirements.
• Support additional production, packing, warehouse, and transportation duties as assigned based on department and business needs.

What's The Right Fit:

• Valid California Class C driver's license with a driving record that meets company requirements.
• Ability to safely operate company delivery vehicles and comply with applicable traffic and transportation requirements.
• Ability to complete required company driver training.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and dependability, particularly when supporting scheduled customer deliveries.
• Basic math skills and ability to accurately verify product quantities, loads, and shipment information.
• Ability to visually inspect finished products, orders, and shipments for defects, inaccuracies, or other discrepancies.
• Ability to use a computer or electronic system to enter and maintain required production, inventory, and shipment information.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early start times, extended hours, and occasional mandatory Saturdays based on production and delivery needs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position safely.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous packing, warehouse, shipping/receiving, production, or delivery experience.
• Previous experience with spawn packing and order assembly.
• Forklift and/or electric pallet jack experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, agricultural, food production, or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with inventory and warehouse management systems.