Production Packer 3rd Shift | 5:15 pm- 5:15 am | Sun.Tues. (rotating Wed.) | $17.60 plus shift diff. for eligible hrs. | Caldwell, ID

Duties And Responsibilities

• Always perform tasks according to Safety and Food Safety Standards.
• Participate in safety training programs and contribute to the development of safety initiatives to promote a culture of safety.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA) and company policies and trainings related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations (e.g., HACCP, Food Safety, GMP’s, Food Fraud/Defense, Allergens, Organic, Gluten Free).
• Retrieves product specifications from company ERP system.
• Identifies and understands the specifications of the box and/or bag in which the product will be packed in.
• Programs the date machine (of bags and boxes) for different products produced during the day according to rotation.
• Prepares the workstation at the start of the shift with bags and boxes that will be used during the day.
• Maintains the work area clean and organized as per the company’s good housekeeping policy throughout the shift.
• Meets productivity goals by following the production schedule according to specifications.
• Participates in line rotation throughout the day or workweek as needed; this may include moving to other lines, helping co-workers, or cleaning other lines during machine downtime or break/lunch coverage.
• Affirms continuous communication with the leader and machine operators when there are deficiencies with the product (i.e., raw, or overcooked tortillas, light or heavy tortilla weight, small or oversize tortillas).
• Fosters proactive communication with co-workers and communicates with leader.
• Operates Auto Baggers, Ilapak, and auto baggers.
• Completes change overs on the entire packaging area (vision system, counter stacker, auto bagger, bag printer, weight).
• Enters production information into TGI (Machine Log) and completes product pathways into TGI system.
• Affirms that all down time is entered in the Machine Log system.
• Retrieves packaging materials from the warehouse and returns all packaging materials to the warehouse storage at the end of the run.
• Practices continuous rotation within the assigned workstations, packaging tortillas, boxing tortillas, lifting boxes up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift.
• Assists in QA program that may include pH verification, Metal Detection Program, recording PH levels and identifying any errors in specification due to pH levels, or line quality checks.
• Follows and complies with all SQF requirements.
• Maintains workstations per SQF guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Job Requirements

  • Education/Certifications and Experience: Grade School level; High School Diploma/ GED a plus. 1-2 years’ experience operating or working with food manufacturing machinery equipment or similar experience. 1-2 years’ experience following work task specifications, SOP’s, recipes, etc.
  • Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Must have proficient communications skills both verbal and written. Must be proficient in basic math skills and the proper use of a calculator. Must have proficient analytical skills. Must have proficient problem-solving skills. Must have organizational skills. Must be a team player. Must be self-motivated; able to identify errors in the product, and packaging materials. Must be able to work at the required speed, following the established safety requirements. Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to perform work while standing during prolonged periods. Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp and work in adverse and awkward positions. Must be reliable, punctual and have schedule flexibility including working weekends, Holidays, and off-shifts as needed. Must be able to comply with company attendance and punctuality policy. Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner. Must adhere to a drug and alcohol zero tolerance policy. Must be able to comply with and follow all food safety, and third-party certification policies (SQF, Gluten-Free and Organic, etc.).
  • Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
  • Working Conditions And Physical Effort: Continual walking and standing on hard surface, climbing, and descending steps. Continual bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up-to 50 lbs. Exposed to rotating and reciprocating parts. Exposed to cool, hot temperatures and noise. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Temperatures ranging to very warm conditions. Loud noises generated from equipment.

  Expectations

  • Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values

  Pay

  Competitive compensation and benefit programs that include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible savings account
  • Health savings account
  • 401K matching savings plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness programs
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan counseling
  • Employee referral program
  • Paid time off

  Schedule

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