Packaging Utility

About the role

Located at our American Falls facility just outside of Pocatello, the packaging utility is responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting the packaging equipment in a manner consistent with production needs and quality standards.

The function of the package utility is to follow supervisory staff instruction by performing basic heavy labor activities in the packaging operation.

Responsibilities

• Feed cases to the Dyna Pak COP system or Dyna Pak Attendants depending on system in place.
• Hand palletizing of product where and when required.
• Apply stretch wrap material, meta stacking aids, and band when and where required.
• Keep packaging areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Work downtime cleanups as directed.
• Place and remove totes under bulk off chutes and out of cold boxes as needed.
• Assure proper procedures are used in bulk totes (clean liner, lids, belly bands, etc.).
• Assist in proper manifesting of bulk and cased goods as needed.
• Place cases on pallets in designated patterns and stretch wrap pallets of product.
• Place stacking aids on and band them to pallets of product as required.
• Perform miscellaneous duties associated with cased product (e.g., remove damaged cases, glue loose flaps, rework light weights).

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Able to stand for long periods at a time.
• Manual dexterity and ability to safely use cleaning equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work in adverse conditions (e.g., extreme cold and heat, extreme wet, within closed surroundings).
• Must pass a 30-shift Sanitation training period.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry-leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge-type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is $20.89. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's work location, job duties, experience, and expertise.