Packaging Operator - Night Shift

About the role

The Krusteaz Company is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our team. Excellent pay is offered, with a base hourly rate of $22.98 plus a $2.25/hour shift differential for night shifts. Additional pay increases are available after certification and based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow batch ticket instructions
• Stand and walk continuously on a cement floor
• Maintain a clean operating area
• Bend and lift using proper techniques, up to 50 lb. occasionally to a lifting height of 44"
• Bend, using proper lifting techniques to a height of 8" occasionally
• Climb and balance on 6 to 10 ft ladders occasionally
• Twist at waist and reach at or below shoulder height frequently
• Input and retrieve information using a computer
• Operate, adjust, and change over automatic VFFS, Cartoning and Case packing Equipment

Attributes

• Work in a safe manner
• Proactive in quality and follow GMPs and housekeeping guidelines
• Mechanically inclined
• Flexible to work overtime and other shifts as business needs require
• Committed to internal and external customer expectations
• Confront and solve problems
• Communicate well and provide meaningful feedback
• Manage time effectively and efficiently while working unsupervised

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Accurate reading, math, and organizational skills
• Food processing and packaging machinery experience preferred

Benefits

• We are proud to offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) matching
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 paid personal holiday
• Company provided life insurance and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Healthcare saving account
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Key Requirements & Environmental Factors

• Work rotating night shift 4-3-2; 7:00pm - 7:30am
• 30-Minute unpaid meal
• Ability to operate packaging equipment (machinery)
• Read and follow directions correctly, written and verbal, continuously
• Use your entire body to bend, twist, push, pull, reach, squat, climb, maneuver, stand, walk, sit, and lean in awkward positions in order to perform a variety of tasks at each level
• Climb and balance on an 18 to 20-foot ladder (i.e., some tasks require short periods of working at heights on platforms)
• Work in a safe manner; lift 50 pounds, occasionally
• Pro-active in quality and follow GMP's and housekeeping guidelines
• Flexible to work other shifts and overtime as business needs require
• Ability to work with people in a team environment

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Accurate reading, math, and organizational skills

Environmental Factors

• Work rotating night shift 4-3-2; 7:00pm - 7:30am
• 30-Minute unpaid meal
• Ability to operate packaging equipment (machinery)
• Read and follow directions correctly, written and verbal, continuously
• Use your entire body to bend, twist, push, pull, reach, squat, climb, maneuver, stand, walk, sit, and lean in awkward positions in order to perform a variety of tasks at each level
• Climb and balance on an 18 to 20-foot ladder (i.e., some tasks require short periods of working at heights on platforms)
• Work in a safe manner; lift 50 pounds, occasionally
• Pro-active in quality and follow GMP's and housekeeping guidelines
• Flexible to work other shifts and overtime as business needs require
• Ability to work with people in a team environment