Packer 2nd Shift

Packer 2nd Shift Salary Range: $16.31 +.45 Status: Non-Exempt Days/Shifts: 2nd Shift Location: Bessemer City Reports to: Production Manager General Description / Primary Purpose: This position is responsible for inspecting, reworking, and packing bags/trays of product to achieve daily production standards while producing safe quality food (SQF). Remove bags or trays of salad from the conveyor and place them into boxes. When working on the tray line area, the position is responsible for placing tubs on the conveyor belt, adding lids on the tubs or placing tubs into the boxes. Check foreign objects, verify bag codes, and ensure expiration dates are accurate. Rework products as necessary. - Move between assigned areas throughout the day. Meet the standards for each area, including the required number of bags or trays packed within a specified time. Perform all other duties assigned by your supervisor, which may include stacking boxes of salad on skids, printing and applying labels, forming boxes, and maintaining good housekeeping practices. Job Specific Competencies: Experience: Previous experience in a food processing facility is preferred but not required. We are willing to provide training. A general understanding of plant operations and various departments is beneficial. Skills: Good communication skills are essential. The ability to be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative is necessary. Candidates must be capable of learning new tasks quickly and willing to cross train within the packaging area. Additional: Must be able to work hands-on in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment. The ability to work independently with limited supervision is required. Regular and acceptable attendance is expected, along with the ability to follow instructions, interact well with coworkers, and adhere to posted work rules and procedures. Physical Requirements: Work is conducted in a cool environment with an average temperature of 34F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present in the area. Work surfaces and floors may be wet. Employees are required to always wear approved shoes and protective equipment. Workers must be able to lift to 10 lbs. unassisted for up to one-third of the workday and lift 6 lbs. overhead as necessary for job duties. The position requires constant standing on a concrete floor, along with reaching, bending, stooping, and performing repetitive hand movements. Additionally, moving machinery, including conveyors and forklifts, operates in the immediate vicinity. Work Hour & Travel Requirements: Ability to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts preferred/required. Experience and Education: A high school diploma, GED, or demonstrated ability to perform the required tasks is necessary. EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.