(TEMPORARY) Packer - ALL Shifts

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of Job

To remove the product from the conveyor, inspect to customer specifications and hand pack into prescribed carton.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• The packer must know how to make boxes
• The packer must inspect the cans or boxes prior to packing, check if the label is placed correctly, and see if the label and carton match (when applicable)
• The packer must add plastic lids to the plastic lid application (when applicable)
• The packer must tape and palletize the finished product
• The packer must add metal ends to the can seamer if necessary (when applicable)
• The packer must also know how to operate and can depalletize if necessary (when applicable)
• The packer must also add stickers to the cases as an order production order requires. (When applicable)
• The packer must perform any activity required by the operator, production lead, or the production supervisor
• Adequately carries out all activities related to security and quality of the product
• Complies and enforces food quality and food safety.
• Complies and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Education and Qualifications

• Basic math, reading skills, good communication skills, written and oral.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must be able willing to work with very little notice upon business needs.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-learner and ability to multi-task
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must be able to cross-train in other positions including departments.
• Physical Requirements
• Able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. and 50 lbs. with assistance
• Must be able to stand, walk, and work in an environment where stooping, twisting, and bending are frequent up to 10 hrs.
• Must be able to use stairs/ladders.

Core Competencies

Technical Skills

• Able to operate a pallet jack and safely move up to 2000 lbs. of product.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate properly

Soft Skills

• Positive attitude (can-do attitude); team player.
• Proactive, disciplined, and organized