Repack Associate 2 - 2nd Shift

OPC Arbre Farms•Walkerville, MI

About The Position

The Repack Associate 2 performs necessary repack tasks to support overall department performance and efficiency. The Repack Department packs finished products for stakeholders across bulk, bagger, and box lines. This role serves customers and stakeholders, follows food safety and GMP policies, and performs at least three positions listed for Repack Associate 1. The associate understands the Daily Repack Schedule and assists with line setup, startup, and changeovers. They support GMP compliance, use product familiarity and observation to identify visible quality concerns, and assist the Operator or Line Leader with communication or equipment as requested. At the six-way dump station, the associate inspects product, removes foreign material when possible, communicates concerns promptly, operates the station carefully to prevent product loss or breakage, handles frozen product with assigned equipment when necessary, returns empty totes, signals the forklift driver, and monitors product levels to maintain a consistent flow. The position is full-time and permanent, scheduled Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with Saturdays possible. Work may require a minimum of 10 hours per shift and flexibility to extend hours as needed. The role requires standing, reaching, stooping, crouching, and lifting more than 50 pounds. Employees work around moving mechanical parts and vehicles, in a cold environment of approximately 40 degrees or lower, with physical vibration and moderate to high noise levels. The company offers 40 hours of vacation after 90 days and benefits after 60 days.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 months of experience.
Broad knowledge and experience in repack operations.
Above-average teamwork, attention to detail, and attendance skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to assist co-workers with understanding their jobs.
Ability to recognize packaging needs based on the schedule.
Ability to recognize and suggest process or operational improvements.
General knowledge of product quality.
Experience in coaching.
Ability to stand, reach with arms and hands, stoop, crouch, and lift more than 50 pounds.
Color recognition and attention to detail.
Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per shift and extend working hours as required.

Responsibilities

Serve the needs of customers and all stakeholders.
Adhere to food safety and GMP policies.
Perform a minimum of three positions listed in Repack Associate 1.
Understand the Daily Repack Schedule and assist with line setup, startup, and changeovers.
Observe and support GMP compliance among co-workers.
Identify visible product concerns or questionable quality and communicate them appropriately.
Support the Operator or Line Leader with communication or equipment as requested.
Inspect product before and during dumping and remove foreign material when possible.
Operate dump stations carefully to avoid product loss or unnecessary breakage.
Use assigned equipment to break up frozen product when necessary.
Return empty totes to the loading position and signal the forklift driver.
Monitor product levels to maintain consistent product flow and avoid running out.
Maintain required housekeeping in the work area before shift breaks and at the end of the shift.
Watch for safety concerns, hazards, and injuries, and promptly inform the line leader, floor supervisor, QA, or Repack manager.
Know the locations of equipment E-Stop controls for emergency use.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.