Packaging Operator-1

KETTLE CUISINE LLC•Lynn, MA

1d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Operator Level I supports the Packaging Lead or Supervisor in meeting daily production requirements. Under the Packaging Supervisor’s direction, the operator maintains continuous product flow through the Packaging Department for finished goods while following OSHA safety guidelines, customer product specifications, Good Manufacturing Practices, and USDA/FDA-HACCP standards. The position is full-time on the third shift at the Lynn, Massachusetts plant, with a schedule of 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Work includes forming and packing cases and retail packaging, applying labels, palletizing finished goods, operating manual pallet jacks, and performing safety, quality, operational, centerline, and changeover procedures on packaging equipment. The operator also completes packaging quality checks and HACCP paperwork, sanitizes packaging equipment, and performs other manual packaging duties as assigned. The role requires organization, communication, basic math, time management, and the ability to work with others in a fast-paced environment with multiple changeovers. The posted salary range is $16.50–$18.50 per hour, plus shift differential. The position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package and a target bonus of 5%.

Requirements

Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend OPLs, SOPs, work instructions, and labels.
Ability to communicate in English by speaking, writing, and reading.
Strong inter-departmental communication skills.
Ability to work with others.
Basic math skills.
Ability to differentiate colors.
Ability to read and interpret a thermometer.
Organizational skills and time management skills.
Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with multiple changeovers.
Awareness of Good Manufacturing Practices and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Help the Packaging Lead or Supervisor complete daily production requirements.
Maintain continuous flow of finished product through the Packaging Department while meeting safety, customer specification, GMP, and USDA/FDA-HACCP requirements.
Form finished-goods cases, retail bases, and lids by hand; hand-pack, cup, lid, sleeve, and tape semi-finished goods.
Apply labels manually and palletize finished-goods cases manually.
Operate manual pallet jacks safely.
Execute safety, quality, operation, centerline, and changeover procedures on retail label application equipment, including code dating; Delkor Case Packaging equipment; and other retail packaging equipment, including Liders, Case Erectors/Closers, and Hartness equipment.
Complete required packaging quality checks and HACCP paperwork.
Sanitize all equipment in the Packaging Area.
Perform other manual duties as assigned, including spiral loader, spiral exit, and lowerator duties.
Follow food safety, sanitation, GMP, HACCP, USDA, safety procedures, and the Company’s Standards of Conduct.