Packaging - 1st Shift

Old Dutch Foods•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves packing bags of snacks into containers and/or cases for shipping. The position requires monitoring packaging equipment for quality, preparing product for packaging, and inspecting raw or finished product. A key responsibility is performing weekly cleaning of production process equipment and surrounding areas to maintain a clean and safe food environment in compliance with all programs and policies. This includes following SSOP’s to ensure food processing equipment is cleaned to food safe guidelines and regulations, and adhering to all GMP’s and Food Safety/Quality Programs. The role also requires being vigilant for food safety and reporting any food safety or quality issues to a supervisor.

Requirements

Read and follow directions.
Communicate with others to maintain safety and quality of product.
Work well with others.
The ability to pack product to company specifications into shipping cases, up to 65 bags per min. to keep up with machine pace.
Count the correct amount of bags to be placed in a shipping case.
Grasp objects with hands continuously.
Reach out with hand and arms continuously and at shoulder level or overhead.
Work in small or tight work areas due to equipment positioning.
Lift /Push/Pull cases, carts or pallet jacks with a force weight of 40 lbs.
Bend slightly at the waist or hips 40 to 50% of the workday.
Work cautiously on slippery floors.
Work in noise – wear hearing protection if required in work area.
See and read information on the bag, shipping case, and schedule for product quality.
Open product bags and determine proper flavor application.
Able to determine if the product bag is sealing properly.
Perform all tasks of packaging and assist with packaging machine changeovers.
Complete cleaning tasks at heights. Using ladders, platforms, lifts.
Wash, rinse, vacuum, mop, squeegee, scrub.
Wear provided PPE (rubber boots, aprons, gloves, googles and face shields, etc.)
Clean equipment or area, according to the SSOP, within cleaning time deadlines with the appropriate chemicals in the appropriate concentrations.
Dependable attendance.
Stand typically the full work day and/or sit as needed.

Nice To Haves

Past experience in a manufacturing or machine paced setting a plus.

Responsibilities

Neatly pack the correct amount of product, in the correct configuration, into correct shipping cases.
Continuously check product for proper bag seals, film, visual seasoning check, code dates and proper cartons and their labels.
Monitor for damaged product or equipment malfunction to maintain quality and quantity.
Notify PMO or maintenance if deviation is noted so appropriate corrective action can be done accordingly.
Make and/or fold and place case label onto the shipping cartons/ trays.
Follow directions as given by supervisor & inform supervisor of problems with quality/ quantity.
Be observant to catch coding or packaging imperfections.
Push carts of finished product to packaging equipment.
Fold flaps of filled cartons and/or strap them shut.
Adequately perform all positions to continue non-stop production.
Keep work area clear of debris.
Inspect and remove unacceptable raw material or finished product.
Follow company rules and policies.
Assist Packaging Machine Operators with product changeovers.
Scrub, wipe, scrap, vacuum, mop squeegee, foam and hose down.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment to be cleaned and set-up for production.
Work as a team to complete cleaning duties completed within cleaning time deadlines.
Follow written or verbal direction given by supervisor.