SP Packer

About the role

The role involves removing products from a conveyor, inspecting them according to customer specifications, and hand-packing them into prescribed cartons.

Responsibilities

• Know how to make boxes
• Inspect cans or boxes prior to packing, checking label placement and matching (when applicable)
• Add plastic lids to the plastic lid application (when applicable)
• Tape and palletize the finished product
• Add metal ends to the can seamer if necessary (when applicable)
• Operate and depalletize if necessary (when applicable)
• Add stickers to cases as required by production orders (when applicable)
• Perform activities as required by the operator, production lead, or production supervisor
• Carry out activities related to security and quality of the product
• Comply with and enforce food quality and food safety, as well as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have basic math, reading, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work rotating shifts with little notice. They must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be a self-learner, and have the ability to multi-task. Basic computer knowledge is also required, along with the ability to cross-train in other positions and departments.

Physical Requirements

The candidate must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. and 50 lbs. with assistance, stand, walk, and work in an environment with frequent stooping, twisting, and bending for up to 10 hours.

Core Competencies

• Technical skills: operate a pallet jack and safely move up to 2000 lbs. of product
• Soft skills: positive attitude, team player, proactive, disciplined, and organized, with the ability to train new packers