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Packager - 2nd Shift
Lake City, MN
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- Mid level
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 26 Sept 2026
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Description
Entry-Level Packager | 2nd Shift | Lake City, MN
$1,000 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. Valley Craft is part of the Ballymore Safety Products family, serving as their Midwest headquarters — combining the resources of a national organization with the culture of a company that's been building its reputation in Lake City since 1953.
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
- 4-day work week (Fridays as needed)
- Competitive pay + overtime opportunities
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- Strong benefits & paid time off
- Friendly, team-oriented environment
- Opportunity to learn manufacturing and packaging skills
Schedule
- 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday | 3:30 PM - 2 AM
- 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
Requirements
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
- Generous PTO
- Nine (9) paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) plan
- Referral program
- Friendly, collaborative team environment
- Personal and professional growth potential
- Great work-life balance — no weekends
Valley Craft Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley Craft Industries 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.
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