Finished Goods Loader I - A/B & C/D Crew

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

About the Role

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.

Schedule

Panama Shift Pattern (2-2-3):

• A/B Crew: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• C/D Crew: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-op inspection of area
• Set up and assemble packaging line
• Document and maintain records for the area
• Follow loading process to efficiently load product into freezer, verify case count, and fill out pallet count sheet
• Assist in developing 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
• Remain on the production floor 100% of the time
• Follow all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices), OSHA, HACCP, and Company procedures and safety rules
• 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 sheet instructions, case labels, and product correctness
• Apply pallet tags
• Ensure “hold” tags are correct and in place
• Work independently with minimal supervision while remaining flexible and able to work in a team environment

Requirements

• 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 other necessary forms

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Required to stand while performing job
• Occasionally required to stoop, twist, and bend
• Must regularly lift up to 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds, and move/transfer up to 280 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to heat and cold
• Occasionally exposed 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
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (ear protection to be worn when needed)

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Candidates must ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.