Packaging Operator

Griffith Foods • Alsip, IL

1d

About The Position

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com. Griffith Foods is hiring a Packaging Operator to join our Production Team. The Packaging Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the set-up, operation, adjustment, and clean-up of packaging equipment to contribute to the production of high-quality food products in compliance with company standards.

Requirements

• Reviews packaging work order and obtains correct product, packaging materials and equipment set-up
• Inspects and cleans work area prior to beginning operation and at shift end
• Inspects and adjusts equipment prior to beginning operation
• Ability to safely operate Packaging equipment while consistently producing a quality product and adhering to company policies.
• Ability to follow precise instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Education and/or Experience – High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to communicate with individuals and small groups. Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge or the ability to gain knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX and RedZone software.
• Training/Performance: Must be able to complete the initial Alsip Mixer Operator Training check list and must be able to complete all tasks successfully as documented on the position scorecard.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with food safety requirements.
• Experience operating packaging equipment.
• Working overtime as needed throughout the week, up to and including Saturday work.

Responsibilities

• Completes production reports documenting performance; enter transactions into RF equipment
• Adjusts equipment during operation to ensure that quality and productivity standards are met
• Dumps product into hopper for filling
• Performs change-over by setting up auger, funnel, tubing and former for specific lines and/or product
• Cleans and washes line and equipment
• Load and set film or units for form fill machines
• May manually pack units into cartons; affix label carton; stack cartons onto pallets; operator a forklift as required
• Reports any product quality deviations or mechanical failures to the utility person or team captain
• Cleans work area and equipment at end of shift
• Adherence to all department procedures and GMP's.
• Ability to maintain all performance standards.

Benefits

• Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
• There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED