Packer - 3rd Shift (11:00pm - 7:00am)

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 specifications 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.
• If applicable, utilizes pallet jack to move finished goods weighing up to 300lbs.
• Clears loose product from turntable/area; discards defective bags, boxes, trays; sweeps loose product off the floor.
• Aids in product rework according to plant expectations.
• P practices and adheres to appropriate Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices 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.

Qualifications For The Job

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.
• Experience: 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.
• Physical Requirements: Sitting: Seldom; Driving: Never; Standing: Continuously; Walking: Frequently; Using hands: Continuously; Climbing: Occasionally; Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally; Talking/Hearing: Continuously; Using two hands: Continuously; Climbing ladders: Occasionally; Fine motor skills/manipulation: Continuously; Bending: Occasionally; Vision (far, near, peripheral, depth perception): Continuously; Following directions and routines: Frequently; Concentration, memorization, recall: Frequently; Analyzing data: Seldom; Problem solving: Seldom; Working independently with appropriate judgment: Frequently; Reading, writing, comprehension of numbers and words: Frequently; Lifting/carrying/pushing weight up to 10 lbs.: Continuously; Up to 25 lbs.: Continuously; Up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally; Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never (must be with assistance); More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never (must be with assistance);