Packer - 1st Shift

About the role

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover, Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire.

Responsibilities

• Works in an area producing product that is packed into trays/cartons for shipping.
• Prepares cartons/carton displays, manually packs/palletizes product, and completes final quality inspection of finished goods.
• Prepares cardboard cartons/trays for product packing by folding, taping, sorting, and labeling cartons, securing carton ends together and placing cartons/trays on the work area.
• Checks to ensure tape guns/tapers have sufficient amount of tape.
• Performs visual inspections of final product packaging for product integrity including, but not limited to bag registration, code dates, prices, bag and cases for proper seals.
• Removes out-of-specification product and communicates packaging problems.
• Fills cartons/displays based on packaging specs.
• Ensures that products are packaged in cases with appropriate corresponding labels; if applicable tapes and seals cartons.
• Stacks correct number of cartons/trays on pallets/skids using correct stacking pattern.
• Utilizes pallet jack to move finished goods weighing up to 300 lbs (if applicable).
• Clears loose product from turntable/area; discards defective bags, boxes, trays; sweeps loose product off the floor.
• Assists with product rework according to plant expectations.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Keeps work area clean/adheres to 5S protocols.
• Stores packaging room supplies in designated areas.
• Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions.
• Removes trash from work area floor; keeps turntables/area clean; follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes and weights.
• Performs sanitation tasks as directed (including, but not limited to equipment washes, seasoner cleanings, and wipeouts).
• Prepares line for startup and assists with any equipment changeovers, when applicable.
• May operate tray making and/or stapling machines.
• Reports any issues to Machine Operators, Group Leader, or Supervisor as appropriate.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Seldom
• Standing: Continuously
• Walking: Frequently
• Driving: Occasionally
• Using hands: Continuously
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently
• Talking, Hearing: Continuously
• Tasting, Smelling: Frequently
• Two-Handed Carry: Frequently
• Pushing: Continuously
• Pulling: Continuously
• Overhead Work Standing: Frequently
• Ladder Climbing: Frequently
• Repetitive Twisting Standing: Continuously
• Repetitive Twisting Sitting: Continuously
• Hand Dexterity: Continuously
• Bending: Continuously
• Weight Handling:
  • Up to 10 lbs: Continuously
  • Up to 25 lbs: Continuously
  • Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
  • Up to 100 lbs: Seldom/Never

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.