Packager / Gwendolyn - 2nd Shift

Pepper Source•Van Buren, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position for the 2nd shift, working from 3:15 pm to 11:45 pm. Overtime may be required based on production needs. The role involves verifying the quantity, quality, and labeling of products ready for shipment, ensuring correct box types, liners, and packing methods are used. The Packager will assemble boxes, affix labels, and examine products for conformance to customer specifications. Additionally, the role requires palletizing boxes onto correct pallets according to customer specifications. The company, Pepper Source, is a family-owned business specializing in custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems for various food industries.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a computer.
Lift 25-50 pounds up to 7 feet high 150-300 times during the shift.
Stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift.
Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Talk and hear.
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures.
Quantity: Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality: Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative: Asks for and offers help when needed.

Responsibilities

Verifies quantity, quality, and labeling of products ready for shipment.
Ensures correct box type, box liners and packing methods are used.
Assembles boxes and affixes labels on packaging.
Examines packs, cups, or bottles and contents of items for conformance to customer specifications.
Palletize boxes onto correct pallets to follow customer specifications.