Packaging Production Worker 3rd Shift

Link Snacks•New Glarus, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Worker performs the functions needed to safely, correctly, and efficiently prepare and process raw materials for cooking or cut and package finished products for shipment. The position follows production and inspection procedures, maintains product quality and accurate records, supports a clean and safe work area, and follows company and regulatory requirements. For ready-to-eat products, the worker counts and places packages in caddies, washes and sanitizes carts, racks, and trucks, handles finished product on trays or assembly lines, builds and wraps pallets, and moves pallets using a manual pallet jack. This is a third-shift schedule of Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The work takes place in a plant/office setting with varying temperatures and noise levels, moving manufacturing equipment, and wet or slippery floors. Travel may be required.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform repetitive functions.
Ability to adhere to company policies and regulatory guidelines.
Ability to accept direction from department leads and supervisors.
Ability to communicate with coworkers and supervisors and work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
Excellent attendance and dependability.
Attention to detail.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, talk or hear, and regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close vision.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of warehouse and assembly-line work.

Responsibilities

Follow the daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
Ensure products conform to specifications and prevent or minimize rework and inedible product.
Perform production and inspection procedures as directed.
Complete required technical, skills-verification, and soft-skills training.
Return from breaks promptly and notify a lead, foreman, or supervisor before leaving the department.
Complete required paperwork accurately and attend scheduled department and company meetings.
Work the assigned scheduled shift.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area; promptly report accidents and deficiencies.
Ensure safety devices are installed and functioning properly, and follow OSHA and company safety requirements.
Follow GMPs, HACCP training, company prerequisite programs, SOPs, and SSOPs.
Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition, and keep records of products used to support FIFO.
Count and place packages in appropriate caddies, maintain accurate records, and wash and sanitize carts, racks, and trucks.
Handle finished product and place it continuously in trays or on assembly lines for shipment.
Build pallets by stacking boxes, preparing pallets with cardboard wrapping, manually shrink wrapping, and moving pallets with a manual pallet jack.
Suggest improvements and continuously improve the quality of support activities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.