Packager
About The Position
The Packager (General Laborer) performs cheese packaging tasks as needed to package products according to company specifications and standards. The role helps complete the daily packaging schedule cost-effectively, follows operating and safety procedures, and ensures packaging and labeling meet product and customer requirements. The Packager also supports equipment operation and maintenance, documentation, sanitation, inventory management, training, and other manufacturing plant duties as needed. The starting time is determined by the supervisor based on business needs. The role requires flexibility to work flexible hours and weekends, and attendance at company-supplied job-related classes or seminars.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand written and oral directions.
- Knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
- Ability to verbally communicate, understand, and write in English.
- Ability to perform basic computer tasks.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods; repeatedly use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and push or pull up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.
- Visual acuity to review written documentation and ability to hear and understand speech.
Responsibilities
- Complete the daily packaging schedule cost-effectively and perform jobs as assigned.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper operation and safety.
- Follow operating procedures and accurately complete required paperwork and reports.
- Follow GMP, safety, and sanitation procedures and complete associated documentation.
- Assist the Packaging Lead and Assistant Packaging Lead with training new employees on packaging-area tasks.
- Ensure products are packaged and labeled properly for each product and customer.
- Communicate with supervisors and peers about customer orders and needs as necessary.
- Complete operator checklists, calibrations, and other required checks.
- Operate and maintain equipment, including scales, printers, sealers, and a crumbler.
- Immediately report non-compliant, defective, or substandard products to the designated quality or packaging personnel.
- Assist with cleanup and sanitation responsibilities.
- Coordinate with the Inventory Clerk to ensure packaging needs are met.
- Report losses of containers, packaging materials, ingredients, and products.
- Accurately complete required tasks in the Infinium Inventory Management System.
- Assist in other areas of the manufacturing plant when necessary.
- Attend all company-supplied, job-related classes or seminars.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
