Packing Operator

Lettuce Packer

The purpose of this position is to operate scales and package sealing equipment and palletize finished cases in accordance with customer specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the flow of harvested lettuce through the conveyor belts and scales.
• Place cartons and lids onto conveyor belts while keeping pace with the machinery.
• Ensure labeling and date code correspond with lettuce being harvested for the shift.
• Read scales and check case weights according to customer specifications.
• Manually package sealed cartons into corrugated cases.
• Maintain a flow of corrugated cases to the next stage in the packaging process.
• Stack finished corrugated cases onto wooden pallets.
• Lift and carry up to 30 lbs. safely.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and assist Maintenance in identifying problems.
• Work in teams ensuring that the conveyor system does not back up and become jammed with product
• Rotate to different positions during the shift.
• Determine if product meets proper specifications or not and take corrective action as needed.
• Manage time efficiently to meet goals while consistently producing quality products.
• Sanitation & cleanup of all processing areas throughout the day.
• Enter RedZone data and attend daily huddles.
• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employees who complete 90 days of successful employment in this position will be provided a $0.50 increase.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments for 8+ hour work periods.
• Ability to perform a monotonous task with efficiency over 8+ hour work periods without losing quality.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 1+ year working in fast paced environment.
• Prior Agriculture or greenhouse experience is highly desirable.
• Must work well in a group and independently; demonstrate self-motivation and initiative.
• Must be able to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, and technique.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with various audiences, especially with the direct supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to follow basic instructions and take constructive criticism from their managers maintaining quality standards and production goals.