Packer (1st Shift) - Terra

The Hain Celestial Group•West Hempfield Township, PA

11h•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The packer wraps or unwraps the product into a final, customer-ready container or a work-in-process container for further processing as required. Retail containers usually get packed into a case of specific count following the initial wrapping stage. To assure that finished packaged goods are inserted into proper cartons/containers. Tasks are to be completed while maintaining the highest safety, food safety and quality, cost, and GMP standards in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Possess manual dexterity to manipulate boxes, bags, and cases.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height on an intermittent basis.
Possess basic math calculation skills
Understanding of basic principles of the SQF program and other food safety policies/procedures

Responsibilities

Sets up boxes and or bags or containers in preparation for the placement of unwrapped finished products or unwrapped bulk material for further processing.
Ensure containers are correctly labeled and items are oriented per specification.
Maintains proper count of pieces and number of containers packed in a case.
Applies special notes for container integrity and the specified placement code date or other labels or markings.
Maintain a safe and sanitary environment during the shift and will perform clean-up duties at the close of the shift.
Responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues and initiating action as necessary.
Follow all Food Safety guidelines, such as, but not limited to: GMP’s Allergen Program Quality HACCP Sanitation Safety