Packager / John - 1st Shift

Pepper Source•Van Buren, AR

About The Position

The Packager verifies the quantity, quality, and labeling of products prepared for shipment. The role uses the box types, liners, and packing methods specified for each order, assembles boxes, applies packaging labels, checks packs, cups, or bottles and their contents against customer specifications, and palletizes boxes according to customer requirements. Other duties may be assigned. This is an hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Department Supervisor. The first-shift schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; overtime is required based on production needs. The listed pay rate is $15.00 per hour. Pepper Source is a family-owned company that develops and manufactures custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems for poultry, frozen food, meat, and food-service industries. The company describes its work as combining innovation and extensive food-industry knowledge to meet customers’ specific needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and other written information.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to carry out written and oral instructions.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to input data into a computer.
Ability to lift 25–50 pounds up to 7 feet high 150–300 times during a shift.
Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift.
Ability to use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to talk and hear.
Occasional ability to climb or balance and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Visual abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and adapt to changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to commit to long hours when necessary to reach goals.

Responsibilities

Verify the quantity, quality, and labeling of products ready for shipment.
Use the correct box type, box liners, and packing methods.
Assemble boxes and affix labels to packaging.
Examine packs, cups, or bottles and their contents for conformance to customer specifications.
Palletize boxes onto the correct pallets according to customer specifications.
Follow company policies and procedures and observe safety and security procedures.
Meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner.
Report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
Follow instructions and management direction, complete tasks on time, and communicate an alternate plan when needed.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Ask for and offer help when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.