Packager

Job Description

Description:

Entry-Level Packager | 1st Shift | (Lake City, MN)
$1,00 Sign-On Bonus - No Experience Needed | On-the-Job Training Provided

Start your career with a stable manufacturing company where you can learn valuable skills, work with a supportive team, and grow long-term. We’re looking for dependable individuals to join our packaging team and help prepare high-quality products for shipment.

If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to learn — we want to hear from you!

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

No experience required — training provided
Day shift schedule with weekends mostly free
Competitive pay + overtime opportunities
Strong benefits & paid time off
Friendly, team-oriented environment
Opportunity to learn manufacturing and packaging skills

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday–Thursday | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
(Up to 5:30 PM with overtime)
Fridays as needed

What You’ll Learn & Do

• Select and wrap products in protective materials
• Box, crate, palletize, and stretch-wrap products for shipment
• Operate basic power tools and hand tools
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets specifications
• Monitor and maintain product quality
• Read production paperwork and diagrams
• Perform testing of parts and mechanisms as required
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to read and follow specifications and work instructions
• Basic mechanical aptitude is a plus
• Willingness to learn packaging and metalworking processes
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and sit for extended periods
• Comfortable working in hot and cold manufacturing environments
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

BENEFITS:

• PTO
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K plan
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Friendly, Collaborative Team Environment
• Personal and Professional Growth Potential
• Great work-life balance - NO WEEKENDS

Valley Craft Ind. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley Craft Ind. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or veteran status .

Valley Craft is a company based in Minnesota. Founded in 1953 with the introduction of the first hand truck with a brake, Valley Craft has grown to be a world-class manufacturer known for producing material handling, storage, and safety solutions that truly stand the test of time.
Our commitment to building only the most rugged and reliable products – together with a relentless and uncompromising dedication to customer satisfaction is what sets Valley Craft apart.
Through thoughtful and intelligent design, we have helped transform the way people work. Over the years, we have helped solve some of the most complex material handling challenges. We help our customers to become better organized and to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. As our breadth of products continues to evolve with every new innovation, our core values stay the same:
Professional Grade Quality.... Built to Last.... Made in the U.S.A.

Valley Craft is a company based in Minnesota. Founded in 1953 with the introduction of the first hand truck with a brake, Valley Craft has grown to be a world-class manufacturer known for producing material handling, storage, and safety solutions that truly stand the test of time.\r \r Our commitment to building only the most rugged and reliable products – together with a relentless and uncompromising dedication to customer satisfaction is what sets Valley Craft apart.\r \r Through thoughtful and intelligent design, we have helped transform the way people work. Over the years, we have helped solve some of the most complex material handling challenges. We help our customers to become better organized and to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. As our breadth of products continues to evolve with every new innovation, our core values stay the same:\r \r Professional Grade Quality.... Built to Last.... Made in the U.S.A.