Packaging & Labeling Specialist
About The Position
The Packaging and Labeling Specialist’s primary role is to ensure accurate portioning/packing of all cuts, a working knowledge of all packaging machines, working knowledge of all scales/ labeling systems, checking quality of all cuts, ensuring all labeling meets customer requirements, and providing excellent customer service. Cypress Valley is looking for an independent thinker who has a proven track record of improving processes, ensuring food safety and quality, and ensuring an incredible finished product. A successful candidate has the ability to see the big picture while executing on a Cypress Valley operational level to improve overall performance. Additionally, s/he is never satisfied with the status quo. The Packaging and Labeling Specialist reports to the Plant Manager. S/he will work diligently to ensure all labeling is in accordance with customer specifications. S/he must develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, suppliers, and customers. The Packaging Lead will work in a team approach with the staff, management team, vendor partners, and customers to establish, maintain, measure, and revise Cypress Valley’s operational systems. They must be a team player who is reliable and understands their dependability is important for the team’s success.
Requirements
- Dependable and reliable - must show up to work as scheduled and on time
- Attention to detail
- Ethical mindset
- Remain calm under pressure
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safety rules
- A self-starter and proactive tendencies
- A commitment to partnering with leadership to drive a service excellence culture where every employee is a problem-solver, working together to identify and correct problems that impact the customer experience
- Ability to make quick and sound decisions
- High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
- One year of experience in packaging/labeling preferred
- Understands the necessary safety requirements when operating in a food preparation environment
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 60 pounds, etc.)
- Good hand-eye coordination
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and training in butchering and retail meat cutting preferred
Responsibilities
- Follow all safety practices
- Prepare daily efficiency reports and ensure efficiencies are met and/or exceeded
- Assure that all quality standards are followed
- Assemble boxes, prepare boxes with products, move the boxes to the freezer
- Learn how to use the label scale and printer to prepare labels
- Prepare and package bags with product
- Verify product specifications
- Packaging integrity
- Packaging requirements set by the customer
- Box size and case counts
- Ensure great customer service at all times
- Attend all staff and department meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
