Finished Goods Loader I - 2nd & 3rd Shift, A & D Crew

Job Summary

The Finished Goods Loader is responsible for placing finished cases, bags, or totes of product onto pallets in the arrangement approved by the customer. The Finished Goods Loader verifies that the proper labeling and code dating has been applied to all product packaging, as specified by the customer. This position is fast paced and requires basic math and reasoning skills.

Hours Of Operation

Monday through Friday + Overtime/Weekends
2nd Shift: 2:00PM to 10:00PM
3rd Shift: 10:00PM to 6:00AM
Panama Shift Pattern (2-2-3)
A/B Crew: 6:00AM to 6:00PM
C/D Crew: 6:00PM to 6:00AM

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Completion of pre-op inspection of area
• Set up and assemble packaging line
• Documentation and record keeping for area
• Follow loading process to efficiently load product into freezer, verifies case count and fills out pallet count sheet
• Absorb and develop loading standard process
• Follow “PULL” loading system
• Maintain product exit temperature per Food Safety Program
• Control the basic spiral freezer operation
• Monitor and control product waste
• Quickly identify any possible hazards to ensure safety and efficiency
• Receive and check case labels
• Set up and operate case printer
• Set up case sealer
• Verify pallet type and pallet pattern
• Verify if sheet instructions, case labels and product are correct
• Apply pallet tags
• Ensure that “hold” tags are correct and in place
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet be flexible and have ability to work in a team environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; or three months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Basic math skills for packaging forms, HACCP compliance forms and any other forms deemed necessary by the production supervisor

Physical Demands

• Frequent exposure to heat and cold
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration
• Moderate noise level in the work environment
• Ear protection to be worn when needed