Packaging & Warehouse Technician
About The Position
The Packaging & Warehouse Technician safely performs basic equipment care and basic mobile equipment tasks, operates industrial packaging lines, and provides packaging equipment support. The position also performs sanitation and dust abatement duties, completes food safety inspections and documentation, and requires an understanding of equipment operating principles and fundamentals. The role is part of a Packaging Technician progression program, with listed levels and hourly rates ranging from $24.71 to $40.20. The position requires working independently and as part of a team, communicating effectively, and having training or knowledge in emergency evacuation procedures. Employees must understand current GMPs, safety rules and procedures, and SDS information as they apply to packaging and food products. Required GMP and PPE equipment is provided. Work conditions include occasional exposure to noise above 85 dB, airborne sugar dust ranging from light to heavy depending on the area, and outdoor conditions with temperatures varying from cool to moderately hot. Personal protective equipment must be worn as required, and employees must be able to be properly fit-tested for dust respirators.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Successfully pass a Safety Screen evaluating the ability to safely execute the position's duties and tasks.
- Read and write English to comprehend and interpret technical literature and reference materials, and understand how to use SDS information.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Training or knowledge in emergency evacuation procedures.
- Knowledge and understanding of current GMPs, safety rules and procedures, and SDS information as they apply to the packaging area and food-product packaging.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and be properly fit-tested for dust respirator use.
Responsibilities
- Safely perform basic equipment care.
- Use basic mobile equipment.
- Operate industrial packaging lines.
- Provide packaging equipment support.
- Perform sanitation and dust abatement duties.
- Complete food safety inspections and documentation.
- Understand equipment operating principles and fundamentals.
- Follow current GMPs, safety rules and procedures, and applicable SDS information.
- Wear required personal protective equipment and be fit-tested for dust respirator use.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one.
- Pension.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid dental insurance.
- Paid basic life insurance.
- Paid short-term disability.
- Voluntary long-term disability.
- Life insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Paid time off.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Service awards.
- 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
