Packer, 1st Shift 7:30am - 3:30pm $20.06/hr.+*

About the role

The Packer is responsible for maintaining production lines efficiently and ensuring all product is packaged according to specifications and guidelines. Job rotations within the shift may include manual packaging, sealing product, organizing product into boxes, placing product on pallets, and operating pallet jacks to move finished product or raw materials. The Packer performs visual product inspections, reports issues, and must be knowledgeable of product specifications and production reports. Safety and general manufacturing practices are prioritized. Product specifications are accessed via the company’s ERP system, and data entry into the system is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production lines running efficiently and ensure all product is packaged per specifications and guidelines.
• Perform job rotations including manual packaging, sealing, boxing, palletizing, and operating pallet jacks.
• Conduct visual product inspections and report any issues.
• Access and retrieve product specifications from the company’s ERP system.
• Enter production information and downtime into the Machine Log system.
• Program date machines for bags and boxes according to daily production rotation.
• Prepare and maintain workstations per company housekeeping and SQF guidelines.
• Meet productivity goals by following the production schedule.
• Participate in line rotation and assist co-workers or clean lines during downtime or break coverage.
• Communicate proactively with leaders and machine operators regarding product deficiencies (e.g., raw or overcooked tortillas, weight deviations, size issues).
• Operate Auto Baggers, Ilapak, and auto baggers; complete changeovers on packaging equipment including vision system, counter stacker, auto bagger, bag printer, and weight systems.
• Retrieve and return packaging materials from/to the warehouse storage.
• Use computer and RF gun proficiently.
• Assist in QA programs including pH verification, metal detection, recording pH levels, and line quality checks.
• Follow all SQF requirements and maintain workstations accordingly.

Requirements

• Grade school level; High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience operating or working with food manufacturing machinery or similar equipment.
• 1–2 years’ experience following work task specifications, SOPs, recipes, etc.

Skills

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient basic math skills and calculator use.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Self-motivated with ability to identify errors in product and packaging materials.
• Ability to work at required speed while following safety requirements.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform work in adverse or awkward positions.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with schedule including weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as needed.
• Ability to comply with company attendance, punctuality, and zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policies.
• Ability to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Adherence to food safety and third-party certification policies (SQF, Gluten-Free, Organic, etc.).

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Continual walking and standing on hard surfaces, climbing and descending steps.
• Continual bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to rotating and reciprocating parts and industrial equipment such as pallet jacks.
• Exposure to cool and hot temperatures, loud noise, and warm conditions.
• Required to stand for long periods.