Packaging Associate 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Under supervision and using established procedures, ensures that the product is loaded into the trays or cases properly to prevent damage.
• Maintain hourly production targets.
• Train, develop, and motivate team members on job performance, quality expectations, and standardized work.
• Oversee product quality and ensure product being produced in compliance with customer specifications.
• Adheres to production schedules, ensures production orders are met for finished goods inventories, minimizing waste to ensure conformance to safety and quality standards.
• Removes all out-of-spec product from the line and notifies Production Supervisor of all non-conforming product or processes on the line.
• Maintain high rates of production as set by the Packaging Lead and Production Supervisor.
• Ensure a safe operation, complying with the corporate accident prevention program, and following safe work practices.
• Work in unison and assist fellow team members.
• Verify that all bags are in specification (no missing product, correct code date).
• Assist the Packaging Lead in line startups and changeovers.
• Keep entire area clean at all times.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed or directed by Production Supervisor and Manager, to support Crown Bakeries’ business objectives.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, safely perform tasks, and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Attends Monthly required safety meetings when applicable.
• Plan, problem solve, foster healthy peer relations, and motivate others.

Qualifications

• Quick and controlled hand-eye coordination.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be flexible with schedule, including start times and weekend work.
• Willing to acquire a wide variety of skills to assist the surrounding team and fully understand the processes.
• Able to problem solve, learn on the fly, process and technical learning, and quality decision.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.

Physical Demands

• Work in a noisy environment for length of shift.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Reach above shoulder height.
• Able to bend, twist, stand, climb stairs/ladders, push/pull, and walk for the length of shift.