Packing Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: MANDAN, ND 58554Job Summary: The Packing assistants are responsible for the crafting from beginning to end of meat snacks. A successful meat snack assistant follows instructions from their superiors and offers ideas to improve and maintain the process. This position will assist in product labeling, weighing, stacking, loading and unloading of pallets, and other duties according to business needs. Key Responsibilities Adhere to daily work instructions provided by the Line Leader, Foreman, or Supervisor to ensure efficient production. Pack products into cases, ensuring the correct quantities and packaging standards are met. Help with reading, interpreting, and maintaining Packaging Log Sheets to ensure accurate record-keeping. Assist in maintaining Metal Detector charts and Log Sheets, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency in all tasks. Actively support and encourage collaboration among team members to foster a positive, productive work environment. Adhere to all plant, OSHA, and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment. Support the transfer of finished products from production areas to the warehouse for proper storage. Help scan packaged products into the inventory management system to maintain accurate stock records. Perform repetitive tasks in production to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Be flexible and willing to work at different workstations as production needs require. Inspect, sort, count, and place products into slots on conveyors, pack cases, label, seal, palletize, and wrap products according to standard procedures. Monitor product quality during production, ensuring standards are met, and report any deficiencies to the Line Lead or Supervisor. Regularly clean work areas, machinery, tools, and equipment to ensure a safe and sanitary environment. Offer suggestions to improve labor efficiency, reduce supply costs, and enhance production processes. Ensure all tasks are performed with attention to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance with all legal, food safety, and regulatory requirements, with a focus on continuous improvement. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Immediately report any unsafe or hazardous work conditions, safety hazards, or concerns to the Safety Department or Management. Perform any other tasks as assigned by management or supervisors, contributing to the overall success of the team. Qualifications A high school degree or equivalent is required. Experience in food processing, manufacturing, or production environment is a plus. Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. Willingness to learn new technologies or processes. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Working daily in production areas will involve exposure to machinery, high noise levels, varying temperatures, humidity, and wet conditions. Must be able to push, pull, and carry periodically up to 50 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods. Ability to work around ingredients and/or finished products containing food allergens. Must be able to communicate through various channels, including phone, email, face-to-face, and videoconferencing. The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. At Cloverdale Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is $18.00 per hour. Other components of Cloverdale Foods’ total compensation package include life insurance, medical, dental and vision coverage, pay-for-performance merit increases, 401(k) with employer match, paid vacation, weekly massage reimbursement, and more. Cloverdale Foods Company offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent benefits program. Cloverdale Foods Company is anAffirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cloverdale Foods Co