General Laborer - Production

Leprino Foods Company • Town of Barton, NY

48d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Packaging Attendant is a general labor production role and performs a variety of duties to include packaging the cheese, ensuring packaging quality, rework, and sanitation. This is an entry level position and individuals must be willing and able to learn various operator roles in the Waverly facility for career advancement. In addition to working our packaging line, this position plays a key role in our sanitary procedures. This includes donning full-body protective equipment (PPE) and spraying machinery and equipment with a hot sanitizer. Employees in this role must be capable of withstanding high heat and humidity.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Must be able to work Sunday - Saturday, off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support a 24 hour/7 day operation.
• Must be willing and able to work in hot, humid environments.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with a high degree of accuracy.
• Must be willing and able to learn other operator positions in the facility.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively with co-workers and leadership.
• Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity or ability to learn SAP, or similar integrated manufacturing system.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect final cheese ribbon for product quality and report issues to team lead, supervisor, or manager as applicable.
• Package the cheese ribbon into a Bulk Tote and operate a sealer machine to seal the bags.
• Properly clean and sanitize all equipment following good manufacturing practices as required by company policies and procedures, while maintaining good housekeeping within the Bulk Packaging area.
• Utilize Manufacturing Execution System (MES) on the computer to generate labels and track products.
• Document all lot numbers and pallets, numbers of bags, boxes, and liners, utilized during the Shift and consolidate at the end of the Production Run.
• Add slip sheets/inter-leaver sheets in-between layers of cheese in tote.
• Fold bags into boxes so none is exposed when the box is closed.
• Maintain a stock of boxes on the packaging line and inspect packaging materials for defects and report issues to the team lead, supervisors, or manager as applicable.
• Observe proper safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform the duties of this position per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A career with Leprino Foods means you’ll be part of a worldwide family of individuals dedicated to producing high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Your contributions will be noticed and rewarded as you work to further our company, our customers and one another.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed