Packing Operator

Primary Responsibilities

• Report to work area no later than ten minutes prior to the designated start of your shift.
• Entering and reacting to all IPM data as stated in the IPM standards associated with their area.
• Maintain all Internal and External KOV’s.
• Have knowledge of the proper procedure for dealing with on hold product.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work area and having it clean for the next shift.
• Operating the box erector, labeler, tape machine, and all other equipment in the packaging area.
• Accurately keeping a running total of cases produced on a rack sheet.
• Following the proper GMP’s associated with their work area and with company guidelines.
• Participates actively in team meetings and training sessions.
• Correctly stack pallets using the palletizer and operate it safely and consistently.
• Communicate problems to upstream and downstream operators, using radios.
• Check metal detectors with wands every hour per the metal detection standard and report any out of control conditions immediately.
• Check X-ray with wands every hour per the procedure and report any out of control conditions immediately.
• Determine the necessity to alert team leaders/maintenance of any problems.
• Must be able to stack boxes by hand in case of equipment failure.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must load box machine.
• Perform timely and efficient changeover.
• Effectively communicate with the departing shift and arriving shift each day.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work safely in packing environment.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions as well as safety regulations.
• Expected to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Must be able to understand and perform basic computer functions.
• Must be able to work assigned overtime as needed.
• Adheres to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards as well as HACCP compliance and other food safety and workplace safety initiatives.
• Must be able to read, write and understand instructions, warnings, labels and postings in English effectively.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekend and overtime as needed.