Packer Operator

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country! To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! We value each of our employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more! Position Summary The Case Packer Operator reports to the Production Supervisor and is based out of our Springdale, Arkansas location. This individual will be responsible for proficiently operating the Case Packer, Case Sealer, Box Coder and Dog Bone Applicator associated with the line the employee has been assigned to in an efficient manner. Employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail through many changes. Training Schedule Monday-Friday 6am-230pm (first 90 days or until fully trained) Shift 2B (night): Sun-Tues: OFF Wed: 12am-6am Thurs-Sat: 6pm-6am Primary Responsibilities Include Performs, documents and audits quality inspection points for finished product using electronic documentation. Verifies and documents proper expiration product coding and label application Inspects, packages and verifies customer samples as required. Operate case packer, case sealer, box coders and dog bone applicator machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines Performs equipment change overs including removing and replacing parts as required per package size in an efficient and safe manner. Perform and document label cuts to ensure case completion accuracy. Use of HMI controlled equipment to select, position and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines Control and adjust machine settings to complete simple tasks accurately, clear jams, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion Monitor the flow of cases out of the case packer, add bottles to partially filled cases, monitor label quality and replace bottles as necessary Monitor the operation of the case sealer; maintain the glue level in the hot melt unit with the specified glue Change codes in the box coder, per label change as required by production schedule. Know the purpose and follow proper operation of all safety switches, interlocks and safety devices Proficient in all maintenance aspects of the case packer and case sealer and can communicate with maintenance repair needs. Complete, audit, operator preventable maintenance and report equipment maintenance needs Maintain work area clean and orderly on an on-going basis, in compliance with the company’s good housekeeping practices. Accountable for food safety, food quality and regulatory requirements for their position Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position Perform other related duties as required and assigned Education And Experience Minimum Required Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent Six months manufacturing experience Must have excellent verbal communication skills Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Additional Preferred Qualifications Experience in the food/beverage industry a plus Previous experience in Manufacturing or production environment a plus Excellent time management skills Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting. FREQUENT: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal). OCCASIONAL: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals. VISION: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast paced production environment involving high speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment. HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines and exhaust fans. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions. Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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