Packer, 2nd Shift 2:30pm - 10:30pm $20.06/hr.+

C.H. Guenther & Son•Elk Grove, CA

About The Position

The Packer maintains efficient production lines and ensures products are packaged according to specifications and guidelines. Workstation rotations may include manual packaging, sealing products, arranging products in boxes, palletizing, and using pallet jacks to transport finished products or raw materials. The Packer conducts visual inspections, reports product issues, learns product specifications and production reports, and prioritizes safety and good manufacturing practices. The role uses the company ERP system to access specifications and enter data. The Packer follows food safety and workplace safety standards, supports safety initiatives, and complies with applicable regulatory requirements and company policies, including SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and relevant food safety, sanitation, and environmental requirements. The role prepares and maintains an organized workstation, meets productivity goals, communicates product deficiencies, completes packaging-area changeovers, and records production and downtime information in TGI. It also includes retrieving and returning packaging materials, supporting quality-assurance checks, and rotating among workstations or lines as needed. The position requires continual standing and walking, handling boxes up to 50 pounds, and working around industrial equipment, noise, and varying temperatures. The employee must be able to work safely and reliably and may need schedule flexibility for weekends, holidays, or off-shifts. The employer offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) matching savings plan, employee assistance and wellness programs, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, and paid time off. Employment offers are contingent on pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

Requirements

Grade school-level education; a high school diploma or GED is a plus.
1–2 years of experience operating or working with food manufacturing machinery or similar experience.
1–2 years of experience following work-task specifications, SOPs, recipes, or similar instructions.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient basic math skills and proper calculator use.
Basic computer skills and proficient use of a computer and RF gun.
Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work as a team player and be self-motivated.
Ability to identify product and packaging-material errors and work at the required speed while following safety requirements.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp, and work in awkward positions.
Reliable and punctual, with schedule flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as needed.
Ability to comply with attendance and punctuality policies and perform essential functions in an alert and safe manner.
Must adhere to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
Ability to comply with food safety and third-party certification policies, including SQF, Gluten-Free, and Organic requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Maintain production lines and package products according to specifications and guidelines.
Perform assigned packaging tasks, which may include manual packaging, sealing, boxing, palletizing, and transporting products or materials with pallet jacks.
Conduct visual product inspections and report issues or deficiencies to the leader and machine operators.
Follow safety, food safety, sanitation, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements, including SQF, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA requirements.
Learn product specifications and weights, retrieve specifications from the company ERP system, and identify the required box or bag specifications.
Program date machines for bags and boxes according to the products being produced.
Prepare the workstation at the start of the shift and keep it clean and organized throughout the shift.
Meet productivity goals by following the production schedule and product specifications.
Rotate among lines and workstations as needed, assist coworkers, and clean lines during downtime or break and lunch coverage.
Operate Auto Baggers, Ilapak equipment, and other packaging equipment.
Complete packaging-area changeovers, including vision system, counter stacker, auto bagger, bag printer, and weight settings.
Enter production information and product pathways into TGI and record all downtime in the Machine Log system.
Retrieve packaging materials from the warehouse and return them to storage at the end of the run.
Use computers and an RF gun to perform job tasks.
Rotate among assigned workstations, including packaging and boxing tortillas and lifting boxes up to 50 pounds.
Assist with quality-assurance activities, which may include pH verification, metal detection, recording pH levels, and line quality checks.
Maintain workstations according to SQF guidelines and follow all applicable certification requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the company’s Core Values.