Production Packaging Associate (Line Lead 3rd Shift)

Responsibilities

• Pack finished goods (bags, caddies, cartons, boxes, etc.) into finished cases.
• Inspect finished product, as well as primary and secondary packaging for defects (broken, doubles, count, poor seals, code dates, etc.).
• Pack primary packages (bags, cartons, etc.) into finished Master Cases.
• Ensure all finished product meets or exceeds quality standards.
• Sort out product that does not meet quality and specifications.
• Work in a manner that produces the highest quality, safest, and most cost-efficient products possible.
• Know, understand, and comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety regulations and practices, and Safety Rules.
• Understand SSOP, Quality Control Forms, HACCP, and CCP.
• Operate, maintain, and regulate conveyor belts carrying goods to be packaged.
• Weigh packages and adjust quantity as needed to meet performance standards.
• Label master cases, bags, and products that require labeling while maintaining the line to standard.
• Maintain a variety of records and logs such as weight, time, and date packaged per customer requirements.
• Stamp, write, or affix caddies on package materials.
• Prepare and maintain inventory records per batch order producing.
• Perform backup duties for related positions.
• Understand AX, consumption, and RAF.

Requirements

• Stand on a concrete floor for extended time periods.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work weekends during peak season.
• Work mandatory overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Good observational skills to spot defective products.
• Patience to carry out repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work quickly to meet production targets.
• Great team working skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow strict and safe guidelines and quality procedures.
• Willingness to work flexibly.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and experience demonstrating ability to perform the job duties.
• Working knowledge of packaging principles and practices, and recording-keeping systems.
• Skill in packaging a variety of materials according to an established routine.
• Ability to package materials efficiently and maintain routine records.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and maintain routine production schedules.
• Keep work area clean at all times.
• Good attendance is a condition of employment.