Packer 3rd Shift

Campbell's•Ashland, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Packer, you will help prepare finished products for customers as part of the production operation. Duties include preparing cartons and displays, packing products, palletizing finished goods, and performing final quality inspections. You will support product safety and quality by following cleanliness and packaging standards so products are ready for shipment. The position is based in Ashland and is assigned to various departments. The scheduled shift is Sunday through Thursday, 10:50 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Starting times and hours may vary based on production schedules and coverage needs, including during holidays. Mandatory overtime may be required. The base rate is $17.65 per hour, plus a $0.50-per-hour shift differential. You will work closely with Machine Operators, Group Leaders, Supervisors, and other production team members to maintain a safe, clean, efficient operation and ensure finished products meet packaging and quality requirements. The work involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, and typically loud noise; occasional exposure to elevated areas, fumes or airborne particles, and caustic chemicals. Competitive health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits are offered beginning on the first day of employment. Total pay may include other forms of compensation, and individual base pay depends on work location and factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and/or at least one year of production experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work the third shift and adjust to changes in start times or hours based on production schedules and coverage needs.
Ability to work mandatory overtime when required.
Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to follow safety, sanitation, hygiene, quality, and 5S procedures.
Ability to perform repetitive production and packaging activities throughout the shift.
Physical ability to continuously stand, use hands, push, pull, use hand dexterity, and bend; frequently walk, stoop, kneel, work overhead, climb ladders, carry with both hands, taste, and smell; occasionally drive and climb; and perform repetitive twisting.
Ability to continuously handle weights up to 25 pounds and occasionally handle weights up to 50 pounds, using safe lifting and carrying practices.
Ability to work in an environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, frequent wet and/or humid conditions, typically loud noise, and occasional high or elevated areas, fumes or airborne particles, and caustic chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in production, packaging, food manufacturing, or a similar manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with pallet jacks, tray-making equipment, stapling machines, or other packaging equipment.
Experience with 5S, sanitation, food safety, or manufacturing quality processes.
Experience performing visual quality inspections or identifying packaging defects.

Responsibilities

Prepare cartons and trays by folding, taping, sorting, labeling, securing carton ends, and positioning packaging materials.
Ensure tape guns and taping equipment have sufficient supplies.
Visually inspect finished-product packaging for product integrity, bag registration, code dates, pricing, seals, cases, and other applicable requirements.
Remove products that do not meet specifications and communicate packaging or quality concerns.
Fill cartons and displays according to packaging specifications and verify that products have the correct labels.
Tape and seal cartons when applicable.
Stack cartons or trays on pallets or skids using the required quantity and stacking pattern.
Use a pallet jack, when applicable, to move finished goods weighing up to 300 pounds.
Clear loose product and properly discard defective bags, boxes, and trays.
Assist with product rework according to plant expectations.
Follow safety, hygiene, housekeeping, personal-protection, sanitation, and 5S procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized work area; store supplies in designated locations; and keep aisles and exits unobstructed.
Remove trash and use safe lifting and carrying practices for materials of various sizes, shapes, and weights.
Perform assigned sanitation activities, including equipment washes, seasoner cleaning, and wipeouts.
Prepare production lines for startup and assist with equipment changeovers when applicable.
Operate tray-making and/or stapling machines when assigned.
Report equipment, production, packaging, or other issues to Machine Operators, Group Leaders, or Supervisors as appropriate.
Work mandatory overtime when required to support production needs.
Perform other duties as required.