Packaging Production Worker 4th Shift

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•New Glarus, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Production Worker is to perform necessary functions in order to efficiently, safely, and correctly prepare and process raw material to prepare it for cooking or cut & package finished product in preparation for shipment to customer. This position involves following daily production schedules, ensuring product conformity to specifications, and preventing rework. The worker may operate taping machines, shrink wrap machines, pallet jacks, and compactors. They will perform standard operating procedures for production and inspection, complete technical and soft skills training, and maintain accurate paperwork. The role requires adherence to safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and other company guidelines. Specific duties include counting and placing packages, handling finished product for shipment, and making pallets by stacking boxes, wrapping, and moving them with a manual pallet jack. The position also requires keeping records for FIFO (first in – first out) and ensuring products are correctly labeled.

Requirements

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to perform repetitive functions.
Must adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
Must be able to accept direction from Department Leads and supervisors.
Must be able to communicate with co-workers and supervisor.
Must be able to work in a team oriented environment.
Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
Excellent attendance and dependability.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work well with others.
Great communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of warehouse and assembly line experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
Ensure product conforms to specifications.
Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible product.
Operate taping machines, shrink wrap machines, pallet jacks, trash and recycling compactors.
Perform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions.
Successfully complete all necessary technical training and skills verification.
Successfully complete all necessary soft skills training.
Return from breaks in a timely manner; notify lead/foreman/supervisor before leaving the department.
Accurately complete all necessary paperwork.
Attend all department and company scheduled meetings.
Works scheduled shift as assigned.
Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.
Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
Perform all required duties within OSHA and company safety standards.
Follow set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
Keep record of products used to follow FIFO (first in – first out).
Count and place packages in appropriate caddies, maintaining accurate records, washing and sanitizing carts, racks, and trucks.
Handling finished product, placing it continuously in trays or assembly lines to be shipped to our customers.
Making pallets by stacking boxes onto pallets, preparing the pallet with cardboard wrapping, manually shrink wrapping, and pulling/pushing pallets with manual pallet jack.