Packer - 3rd Shift

Campbell's•Ashland, OH

About The Position

As a Packer, you help deliver high-quality products by accurately packing, inspecting, palletizing, and preparing finished goods for shipment. You prepare packaging materials, pack products according to specifications, inspect products and packaging, remove items that do not meet standards, and communicate quality or operational concerns to production leadership. You also support palletizing, material handling, product rework, sanitation, line startups, and changeovers while following food safety, quality, safety, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements. The role is on 3rd shift and pays $17.65 per hour. Mandatory overtime and schedule changes may be required as business needs require.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and/or one year of manufacturing or production experience.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to frequently push, pull, carry, bend, twist, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to frequently lift and handle materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work overtime and schedule changes as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Previous packaging, production, warehouse, or manufacturing experience.
Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Experience performing product quality inspections.
Experience using pallet jacks or material handling equipment.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, and 5S methodologies.
Experience supporting production startups and product changeovers.
Experience operating tray-making or other packaging-related equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepare cartons and trays by folding, taping, sorting, labeling, and assembling packaging materials, and ensure materials are ready for production.
Pack products into cartons, trays, and displays according to product specifications; ensure correct cases and labels are used; tape and seal cartons when required.
Visually inspect finished products and packaging for bag registration, code dates, pricing information, package seals, and case labeling.
Remove products that do not meet quality standards and communicate packaging quality concerns to Machine Operators, Group Leaders, or Supervisors.
Support food safety and quality standards throughout packaging.
Stack cartons and trays onto pallets using approved patterns; use pallet jacks when applicable to move finished products weighing up to 300 pounds.
Support product rework according to plant procedures and follow proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques.
Follow safety, food safety, and hygiene policies and procedures; maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
Remove defective packaging materials, waste, and loose product; keep aisles, exits, turntables, and packaging areas clear of obstructions.
Perform sanitation tasks, including equipment washes, seasoner cleanings, and wipeouts; store supplies and packaging materials in designated areas.
Promptly report safety concerns, equipment issues, and workplace injuries.
Assist with production line startups, product changeovers, and line preparation activities.
Operate tray-making and stapling equipment when trained and assigned, and communicate operational issues to production leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned and work mandatory overtime as business needs require.