Operator-1

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhering to Food Safety, Sanitation, GMP’s and USDA requirements
• Adhering to HACCP
• Able to read, comprehend and adhere to all Safety procedures
• Able to read and comprehend OPL’s, SOP’s work instructions and labels
• Hand Forming Finished Good Cases, Retail Bases, Lids
• Hand Packing, Cupping, Lidding, Sleeve Application and Taping of semi-finished goods
• Manual Label Application
• Manual Palletizing Finished Good Cases
• Manual Pallet Jack Operation and Safety
• Safety, Quality, Operation, Centerline and Change-over execution on all Retail Label Application equipment (including code dating)
• Safety, Quality, Operation, Centerline and Change-over execution on Delkor Case Packaging equipment
• Safety, Quality, Operation, Centerline and Change-over execution on two other groups of Retail packaging equipment
• Liders Case Erectors/Closers Hartness
• Ability to execute all required packaging quality checks and HACCP paperwork
• Other manual duties as assigned: spiral loader, spiral exit, lowerator, etc.
• Sanitation of all equipment in the Packaging Area

Skills

• Ability to work in high stress/fast-paced environment with multiple changeovers
• Organizational skills
• Strong inter-departmental communication
• Basic Math
• Ability to differentiate colors
• Read and interpret thermometer
• Time management skills
• Good Manufacturing Practices Awareness
• Safety Awareness
• Adherence to Company’s Standards of Conduct
• Ability to also communicate in Spanish is preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English, speaking, writing, and reading

Benefits

The Packaging OP1 position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for the annual discretionary bonus program up to 5%.

Pay

The Packaging OP1 base pay range is $16.50 USD + shift differential/hourly. The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Lynn, MA location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.