Packaging - General Labor IN 2nd shift

General Labor Packaging - Monday - Friday Benefit Spotlight: At Ken’s Foods, we manufacture Ken’s Salad dressing & Sweet Baby Ray’s barbeque sauce. The process from following the recipe, creating the products using established specifications and quality processes, packaging into retail and food service containers, and shipping the product to our customers is all handled under our roof. Our General Labor positions start at $18.00, and $1.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts, and we are paid weekly. We encourage you to seek additional information about our products and company at

SUMMARY

The General Laborer will assist in various physical tasks in a fast-paced environment. The role requires the ability to work efficiently and safely. They will assist the designated machine operator or production team in a variety of functions including but not limited to cup loading, case making, manual case-packing, palletizing of product, banding and wrapping of pallets, cleaning and other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate manual and semi-automatic packaging equipment in a safe and timely manner Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness Participate in machine and area cleaning in a safe and timely manner Locate and retrieve materials Load packaging materials into machine Pack and handle finished goods Apply labels to finished good pallets Operate manual pallet jack and electric pallet stacker General housekeeping Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Able to lift up to 50 pounds Able to work with chemicals and cleaning products

FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Producing products free of contamination Following all Ken’s Foods Security and GMP policies Reporting any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant Inspection of work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Language Skills Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Mathematical Skills Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations This job does not require any specific certificates, licenses, or registrations.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIREMENTS

Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions Ability to work in an unfatigued state Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory Ability to concentrate Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employment Requirements Employment with Ken’s Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ken’s Foods, Inc.