Finished Goods Loader I - All Shifts

Makers Pride•McComb, OH

11d

About The Position

The Finished Goods Loader places finished cases, bags, or totes of product onto pallets in customer-approved arrangements and verifies that product packaging has the correct labels and code dates. This fast-paced role requires basic math and reasoning skills and includes preparing packaging lines, documenting production activity, loading product into a freezer, and maintaining food-safety and quality standards. The position operates Monday through Friday with overtime and weekend work. Available shifts are 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Employees must follow company procedures and safety rules, work on the production floor, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing to a team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or three months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions using common sense.
Basic math skills for packaging forms, HACCP compliance forms, and other forms required by the production supervisor.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be flexible and effective in a team environment.
Ability to walk, stand, use hands to handle materials, reach, and communicate by talking or hearing.
Ability to occasionally stoop, twist, and bend.
Ability to regularly lift up to 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds, and move or transfer up to 280 pounds.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
Must be legally authorized to work in the location of application; work authorization sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Complete pre-operation inspections of the work area and set up and assemble the packaging line.
Maintain documentation and records for the work area.
Follow the loading process to load product efficiently into the freezer, verify case counts, and complete pallet count sheets.
Assist in developing standardized loading processes and follow the “PULL” loading system.
Maintain product exit temperature according to the Food Safety Program.
Control basic spiral freezer operation and monitor and control product waste.
Remain on the production floor throughout the work period.
Follow GMP, OSHA, HACCP, company procedures, and safety rules; promptly identify potential hazards.
Receive and check case labels.
Set up and operate the case printer and set up the case sealer.
Verify pallet type and pallet pattern, and confirm sheet instructions, case labels, and product are correct.
Apply pallet tags and ensure hold tags are correct and in place.