General Production Laborer

Hackensack, NJ
Job Opportunity: General Laborer - Production Role Overview A position is available for a General Laborer in a production environment. This role focuses on maintaining efficient operations through high-speed packing, quality control, and adherence to strict safety standards. The position is a temp-to-hire opportunity with a daily schedule from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Production Operations: Support the startup and shutdown of equipment using designated checklists. Maintain a steady supply of packaging materials, including bags, pails, labels, and boxes, to ensure the production line remains operational.

  • Packing and Palletizing: Pack bags into cases at a speed of 60 bags per minute. Manually palletize cases and pails up to a height of 72 inches. Handle pails weighing between 15 lbs and 35 lbs.

  • Quality Assurance: Perform process control and quality checks on packaging and case configurations. Assist Quality Assurance technicians with product sampling and manage the re-work/re-melt process for out-of-specification items.

  • Maintenance and Hygiene: Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regarding personal hygiene and workspace cleanliness. Maintain a safe and organized work area at all times.

  • Technical Support: Assist with product changeovers and provide technical training to other laborers or temporary associates.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform highly repetitious physical tasks.

  • Capability to stand for the duration of the shift.

  • Proficiency in basic English communication.

  • Willingness to work in extreme temperature environments, ranging from -30°F in freezer units to 105°F in production areas.

  • Attention to detail regarding strict timelines and safety compliance.

Training and Development Cross-training is provided to develop proficiency in batching, conversion, and logistics. This program ensures that associates become interchangeable across different departments. Batching roles require precision and the ability to make adjustments as variations occur, while conversion roles involve operating uncomplicated machinery and performing minor repairs.

Interview Process Selected candidates must participate in phone and video interviews. Plant tours may be arranged upon request. Accurate contact information is required for all applicants.

salary: $18 - $18.1 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 5:30 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

  • Production & Packing: Pack bags into proper case configurations at speeds up to 60 bags per minute . Manually palletize cases and pails onto pallets reaching heights of 72 inches .

  • Operational Support: Supply packaging materials (bags, pails, labels, lids, boxes) to the line. Support equipment startup/shutdown by ensuring areas are clean and removing out-of-spec product.

  • Pail Processing: De-nest, label, and fill pails; manage lids and seals. Palletize pails weighing between 15 lbs and 35 lbs .

  • Quality & Safety: Maintain a clean work area in strict compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and safety standards. Perform quality inspections on bags and case configurations.

  • Technical Assistance: Assist Quality Assurance technicians with product sampling. Participate in product changeovers and manage the re-work/re-melt process for defective pails or bags.

  • Training & Rotation: Administer technical training to new or temporary associates. Adhere to job rotation and break relief guidelines.

  • Environmental Adaptability: Operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -30°F (freezer) to 105°F . Handle repetitious physical tasks and lift up to 50 lbs .

The essential functions of this role include:
  • working in a smoke free environment
  • manual lifting up to 50lbs
  • standing for 8 hours at one time
Skills
  • General
  • General Maintenance
  • Standing
  • Pushing
  • Following Instructions
  • manufacturing
  • cleaning
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 1 year
  • Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-02-09

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