Packaging Technician(Palletizer) (D Crew) (5:45pm - 6:15am) - B

Job Summary

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. As a Packaging Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our production lines run smoothly, supporting team members, and maintaining high standards of quality.

Essential Job Duties

• Leads team in line setup and changeover of product, identifying critical controls and addressing issues.
• Provides production run sheets to packaging machine operators to complete daily production runs.
• Updates production system and/or case total board with completed case counts to communicate production goals to next shift.
• Maintains raw material inventory and communicates discrepancies as needed.
• Sets up and operates multiple machines in the packaging area.
• Aids in keeping the production line consistently operating and clear of jams.
• Responsible for basic trouble-shooting and making minor adjustments as needed.
• Aids in the operation of packaging machinery by troubleshooting issues with codes, dates, and prices.
• Aids in submitting maintenance work orders.
• Performs or assists with Preventative Maintenance (PM) as needed.
• Maintains and leads GMP, PPE, safety, and quality policy compliance by following and setting an example and validating employee compliance.
• Aids in communications to Quality Assurance on holds, changeovers, etc.
• Aids in completing daily line paperwork on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Reads and understands machine data.
• May assist Packaging Coordinator or Supervisor with training of new employees and operators on the line.
• If applicable, runs checks on metal detectors to ensure they are working properly.
• Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain).
• Supports the operation by removing trash from work area floor and ensuring work area aisles/exits are clear and free from obstruction.
• Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain).
• Follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights; identifies/reports issues with equipment; reports all job-related injuries to supervision.
• May perform sanitation tasks as directed (including, but not limited to equipment washes which require tear down and reassembly, seasoner cleanings, and wipeouts).

Statement of Coverage

In absence of the incumbent, the essential duties and responsibilities will be performed by another employee.

Scope of Responsibility

May serve in a lead role to other employees. This position may supervise up to 5 employees.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Mechanical ability
• Able to assist supervisor or packaging coordinator in leading team
• Good solid Computer skills
• Clearly express instructions and communications in talking and writing
• Demonstrates ownership accountabilities
• Demonstrate leadership
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Average (add, subtraction, dividing, percentages, and fractions)
• All machines on-line (continuously)
• Mechanical aptitudes – preferred maintenance/production machine experience/knowledge

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Physical Demands

• Sitting - Seldom
• Standing - Occasionally
• Frequent walking
• Occasional climbing
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting
• Occasional reaching
• Occasional pushing/pulling
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

Work Environment

• Indoor facility
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Dust
• Noise
• Heat/Cold