Packer - 1st Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Packs bags and/or barrels of product into cartons and/or cases.
• Assembles cartons, applies stickers, and packs cases according to case specifications while verifying the package quality of finished product.
• Inspects quality of product and product packages and alerts machine operator or shift supervisor of any problems.
• Removes uncooked or undesirable product while packing.
• Examines seasoning on product after product is packaged.
• Matches product codes for product being packaged.
• Verifies the weight of packaged product.
• Repacks product merchandise into cartons/cases if needed.
• Lowers boxes of packaged product onto skids.
• Gives lunch and work breaks.
• Uses compressed air tools and hand cleaning to clean packaging lines and transfer belts.
• Uses mild to moderate chemicals and spray cleaners.
• Uses a cloth to wipe down equipment.
• Supports the training of new Packers.
• Performs other tasks which will assist the packaging flow operation such as but not limited to:
• Places stickers on product items.
• Prepares boxes to be packed.
• Lines cans.
• Hand-picks product.

Job Requirements

• Requires basic reading and math skills.
• Requires knowledge of product quality and basic operations acquired through training.
• Able to communicate production issues to fellow co-workers and supervision.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Able to perform constant and repetitive motion in a physically demanding position.