Cup Packer

Job Summary

Safely ensures that cups are correctly packaged and packed in KD's (boxes) and placed on conveyor, according to customer specifications and quality standards.

Duties

• cup inspection, ensuring correct cup count
• preparation of KD's (boxes)
• housekeeping of the pack station area
• ensures automated packing tasks are completed appropriately while working in a safe manner by obeying all safety rules

Description Of Tasks

• Work within and adhere to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork
• Perform all duties in a safe and productive manner
• Be actively engaged in all safety programs
• Inspects cups prior to being placed in KD (boxes)
• Places the full case onto the conveyor so that it can move to the QAC station for final inspection
• Opens and positions new KD on KD stand
• Stamps and numbers all required information on KD’s for manual pack stations
• Ensures that correct information is printed on KD’s and is legible
• Obtains new film as needed
• Ensures labeler is kept clean at all times
• Operates case erector which includes loading appropriate KD’s and ensuring a smooth transition on change overs
• Cleans seal bar on auto baggers as needed
• Starts, stops, clears, and safely operates auto baggers and case erectors, including film, kd, label and ink loading
• Segregates spoilage and recyclable items and places in appropriate paper containers
• Removes jammed product (cups) from the auto baggers and case makers
• Notifies Shift Supervisor or Group Leader of any problems that arise that are beyond the scope of the Packer’s duties including: product quality, excessive spoilage, mechanical problems, shortage of necessary supplies and material handling problems
• Relieves other Utility Packers during break and lunch periods
• Aids personnel (i.e. Quality) during product design change overs
• Maintains ink printers which includes purging printer ink and cleaning printer heads
• At shift change, ensures that clock number and shift are changed on ink jet labeler
• Maintains 5S in assigned area by keeping work area and equipment clean and orderly

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Variety of Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year