Packaging Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective 

This position is responsible for packaging the product. This includes general packaging, stacking, lifting and restocking of material into equipment. This position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. 

Level 1 – Packaging cheese, make boxes; 

Level 2 – Packaging cheese, make boxes, able to run at least one line or rack washer/cheese turner; 

Level 3 – Packaging cheese, make boxes, and able to run all lines. 

Essential Functions

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

• Make sure machines are set up and have the proper paper, drums and boxes for the product you are going to package; 

• Assist in changing over materials for the line, safely and efficiently to reduce down time; 

• Spot-check and remove product and packaging that does not meet our quality specifications; 

• Maintaining the work flow of a group of 3 or more people; 

• Stack product on pallets verifying correct pattern; 

• Assembles boxes for hand packing product; 

• Operate metal detection and x-ray equipment as needed; 

• Help and assist coworkers when the line is down; 

• Visual inspections of codes, seals, packaging during production. Alerts operator of nonconformance and makes corrections; 

• Completes all paperwork required; 

• Actively participates in continuous improvement process; 

• Be at your workstation at your required time.

Competencies

Job Knowledge

Quality of work 

Job Safety

Cost Control

Teamwork & Leadership

Inclusion & Communication 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an environment with the following conditions:

• Exposure to hot or cold Climate occasionally
• Exposure to chemical occasionally 
• Exposure to noise and vibration continuously/frequently
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions continuously/frequently

The use of steel-toed safety shoes, ear plugs, hair/beard nets, lab coats, and other personal protective equipment is required.

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:

• Stand – frequently; 
• Stoop/Bend – frequently; 
• Squat – occasionally; 
• Crawl – never; 
• Climb Stairs or ladders – occasionally; 
• Reach – chest level, above or below – occasionally; 
• Push - 50 lbs. frequently; 
• Pull - 50 lbs. frequently; 
• Lift/carry- 50 lbs. occasionally.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department.  Overtime and weekend work is required at times. 

  Preferred Education and Experience

1. Experience working in a food manufacturing environment;
2. High school diploma or equivalent; 
3. Basic mathematics and calculating tools; 
4. Capable of operating without direct supervision; 
5. Capable of following instructions.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None is required for this position. 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Eligible to work in USA 

Food Safety and Product Quality  

This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department. 

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.