Packer

Packer (Atlanta)

Reports to: Production Supervisor/Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

While filling boxes with the appropriate number of bags, make sure the packing machine is working correctly and inspect for any broken seals or errors in the product. Label boxes and place them on the belt to be stacked on skids.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily:

• Build boxes
• Make sure bags are filled to the appropriate weight
• Label boxes
• Packages are placed in boxes in specific arrangements and set quantities
• Check bags for any broken seals, air pockets, holes, or other faults in the product
• Place full boxes on the belt to be stacked on skids
• Dry wipe production area when needed (see sanitation job description)
• Maintain/replenish packaging box levels
• Sweep the floor and any other clean-up required

And any other duties assigned by the supervisor

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Lock Out Tag Out

Follow all Food Safety regulations

Wear all required PPEs

Follow all common employee safety practices

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 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 detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

11:00 PM - 7:30 AM