Production Packer- 3rd shift

Production Packer- 3rd shift

Los Angeles, United States

Company
La Reina
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
17.87–18.87 an hour
Posted
3 days ago
Via
Paylocity

Job Description
Description

Want to be part of a family-owned, award-winning company with an entrepreneurial culture and strong family spirit?

Then you came to the right place! Our core values drive all we do here at Anita’s. As our company grows, we seek enthusiastic, capable professionals to fill various positions across every facet of our organization.

Job Summary: This position works within a food manufacturing facility and is typically responsible for handling and packaging a variety of customer-specific items, assuring that the product meets Food Safety & quality standards.

What We Offer:
• Competitive wages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time pay
• Paid day off for birthday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• A family-owned environment with leaders who care

Position Responsibilities:
• Works on a manufacturing assembly line
• Makes changes by hand or by running equipment as needed
• Does a rotation on all different areas within the packaging process that includes but is not limited to adding bags as needed to the automatic bagger, placing O2 inside packs, sealing of bags, double packing of sealed bags, packaging of bags into boxes, palletizing, erecting boxes,
• Making pre-batches, reworking of product, leak test of product, ensuring GMP, SQF & company policies are followed.
• Visually inspect the product to make sure it is meeting specifications. Any product that doesn’t meet standards needs to be set aside, and the Line lead should immediately be notified to correct the issue.
• Pre-stage and label all packaging material prior to entering the production floor.
• Log time and Lot# when opening packs of O2 as they are ready to be utilized.
• Follow GMP's Quality & Food Safety Programs as noted in the SQF Code and in the company's Food Safety and Quality Manual.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to the direct supervisor and Quality Department for corrective actions to ensure product compliance.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Follow GMP's Quality & Food Safety Programs as noted in the SQF Code and in the company's Food Safety and Quality Manual.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to the direct supervisor and Quality Department for corrective actions to ensure product compliance.
• May perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements
• Excellent communication skills
• 1-year previous production experience
• Flexible/Weekly changing schedule/weekends

Physical Demands and PPE:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Walk on uneven ground and wet or slippery floors
• Twisting, turning, kneeling, stooping, and bending most of the day
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to spices (allergens), including but not limited to soy and wheat
• Exposure to high noise levels and a cold environment

Schedule: 3rd shift (10:00 pm - 6:00 am) *Weekends are required

Core Values – knowledge, creativity, courage, honesty, accountability, competency, and safety- guide every aspect of our operations, ensuring excellence and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.

More about La Reina:

Founded in 1958 by Mauro Robles, La Reina began as a family-owned business specializing in flour tortillas. Mauro's determination to bring customers diverse, authentic Mexican products became a reality within several years. Our business prides itself on providing the highest quality and innovative tortillas, flatbreads, and Artisan snacks. It is the philosophy of La Reina to service our customers by working with them as a true partner to develop new products, recipes, and eye-catching packaging. From our humble beginnings, La Reina continues to grow and diversify into multiple product lines, channels, and offerings as a family-owned and operated business.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

La Reina is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under protected law. EEO/AA employer nondiscrimination policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, La Reina provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for La Reina. The Policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Human Resources Department.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in United States

Q What is the typical hourly wage range for entry-level packing jobs in the US in 2026?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hand packers and packagers earn a median hourly wage of $18.50 in 2026, with the 10th percentile at $13.50 per hour and the 90th percentile at $24.00 per hour. Annual median earnings are $38,480 based on full-time work. Entry-level positions in warehouses start at $15.00 per hour on average.
Q What is the federal minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour for nonexempt packing jobs as of 2026, unchanged since July 24, 2009. Overtime pay is required at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 per week. States like New York require $15.00 to $18.00 per hour depending on region.
Q What visa do international workers need for packing jobs in the US in 2026?
International workers need an H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural packing jobs, with a FY2026 cap of 130,716 visas including supplements (66,358 for first half, 64,358 for second half). Employers must obtain labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129 with USCIS at least 75 days before start date. H-2B status is valid up to 12 months.
Q What are the eligibility requirements for packing jobs with no experience in the US?
No formal education beyond 9th grade is required, and high school diploma is preferred but not mandatory for hand packing roles. Short-term on-the-job training lasts less than 1 month with no prior experience needed for 75% of positions. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds is typically required.
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