Packer - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Packer works with finished products to ensure they meet quality standards, are packaged according to manufacturing specifications, and are palletized properly. This is an on-site role at Heartland Food Products Group’s Distribution Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Packer picks finished products from the line, places them in display trays or cartons, checks packaging and date codes, reports quality concerns, assembles display items, records counts, seals cartons, and transports completed pallets to the staging area. The role also involves assisting with changeovers and cleaning the work area during stoppages.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn and attention to detail.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work extended hours while standing.
- Ability to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Ability to work daily overtime and occasional weekends.
- Ability to walk continuously throughout the plant and distribution center.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Promote and adhere to safety rules and signage and follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Pick finished product from the line and place it into display tray packages or cartons.
- Examine finished product to ensure packing specifications are met, date codes are applied, and packages do not leak.
- Communicate finished-good quality issues or concerns to the management team.
- Construct or assemble display items or trays by folding or erecting cardboard to specifications.
- Accurately count and record products and materials.
- Seal finished cartons and place them on pallets according to manufacturing specifications using equipment.
- Transport completed pallets to the staging area using pallet jacks.
- Assist with changeovers and clean the work area using cleaning solutions during work stoppages.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Excellent compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
