Packager - 2nd Shift

PEPPER SOURCE LTD•Van Buren, AR

18h

About The Position

The Packager verifies the quantity, quality, and labeling of products ready for shipment. The role reports to the Department Supervisor and is classified as hourly non-exempt. The position is on the second shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Overtime is required based on production needs. The stated pay is $16.50 per hour. The Packager ensures the correct box types, liners, and packing methods are used; assembles boxes and affixes packaging labels; examines packs, cups, bottles, and their contents for conformance with customer specifications; and palletizes boxes according to customer specifications. Other duties may be assigned. 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 with extensive knowledge of the food industry.

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 understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to input data into a computer.
Ability to meet the physical demands, including lifting 25–50 pounds up to 7 feet high 150–300 times per shift and standing and/or walking for the duration of the shift.
Ability to use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Visual abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Demonstrate written communication, organizational support, quantity/productivity, safety and security, adaptability, attendance and punctuality, dependability, and initiative competencies.
Overtime is required based on production needs.

Responsibilities

Verify the quantity, quality, and labeling of products ready for shipment.
Ensure correct box types, box liners, and packing methods are used.
Assemble boxes and affix labels to packaging.
Examine packs, cups, bottles, and their contents for conformance with 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, complete work in a timely manner, and strive to increase productivity.
Report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and complete tasks on time or communicate an alternate plan when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.