Packer - Third Shift

Griffith Foods • Avon, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Packer to join our Production Team. The Packer is responsible for the safe operation of the set-up, operation, adjustment, and clean-up of packaging equipment to ensure product is packed, labeled & palletized in accordance with company quality, safety, and regulatory standards Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Griffith Production System (GPS).

Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds throughout the shift and operate an electric pallet jack.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; and the ability to communicate with individuals and small groups.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Working knowledge or the ability to gain knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning.
• Willingness & ability to work overtime, as needed, throughout the week, up to and including Saturday work.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods during the shift.
• Comfortable working with and around allergens and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work onsite in Avon, OH location
• Candidates must currently be at least 18 years of age AND possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Previous manufacturing or packaging experience
• Experience working in a food production environment

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production schedules to pack finished goods accurately, ensuring correct cartons and labels are used
• Assemble cartons, apply labels, and pack the correct number of products into each carton
• Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment such as tapers and code daters
• Stack cartons on pallets according to required configurations
• Accurately record production and yield data
• Cleaning and sanitizing the production equipment and tools, including the work area.
• Disposal of trash and garbage containers.
• Support audit requirements and maintain a clean, safe work environment

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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