Utility - Packaging 1st shift (Friday-Sunday)

The Marzetti Company•Horse Cave, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility - Packaging employee operates and assists with packaging equipment on a product filling and packaging line at T. Marzetti Company’s Horse Cave Plant. The role includes inspecting product and packaging, keeping equipment supplied with materials, assembling boxes and cases, packing finished products, and stacking filled cases on pallets for shipping. Employees may rotate among all packaging department lines and assist Machine Operators and other Utilities as needed. The position is on the Friday–Sunday first shift, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility, and pays $23.84 per hour. The employee is responsible for following safety, food safety, quality, and company procedures; maintaining required records; monitoring equipment and packaged product; and supporting continuous production. The role may include minor machine adjustments or repairs and requires reporting mechanical problems to Maintenance. Regular attendance is required. Overtime and/or additional weekend work may be required as needed. Work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Employees regularly speak, read, comprehend, sit, stand, walk, reach, lift, grasp, climb, and bend. The job requires pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds short distances, repetitive lifting up to 75 pounds, and standing for shifts of up to 12 hours with regular breaks. The plant is loud, and employees are regularly exposed to heat, fumes, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts and equipment, and non-toxic industrial waste and scrap. Required protective equipment includes slip-resistant steel-toed shoes, earplugs, safety glasses, hairnets, and beard nets when applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and work well with team members and management.
Ability to read and interpret written and verbal directions and work safely, effectively, and productively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, including pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds short distances, repetitive lifting up to 75 pounds, and standing for shifts of up to 12 hours.
Regular attendance in accordance with company attendance policy and procedures.
Wear and use required protective equipment in accordance with company Good Manufacturing Practices and safety standards; inspect it daily and replace it when it no longer provides optimal protection.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment requiring repetitive work is preferred.
Basic mechanical aptitude is helpful.
Good math skills are helpful.

Responsibilities

Operate or assist in operating packaging machines and equipment according to safety standards, specifications, and instructions.
Assist with machine setup before shift startup.
Ensure packaging supplies for tapers, fillers, box makers, labelers, cup supplies, and other packing equipment remain available.
Assemble boxes and cases and pack finished products into cases.
Visually inspect products for defects and remove defective products.
Perform duties on all packaging lines as needed.
Ensure packaging materials are correct, within specification, and properly positioned; change materials as needed.
Monitor and, when needed, adjust packaged-unit weight control and verify that product codes are accurate and correctly formatted.
Maintain standard production quantities and rates to support continuous production.
Replenish packaging supplies, including film, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, and labels.
Monitor equipment for malfunctions, make minor adjustments or repairs when appropriate, and report mechanical problems to Maintenance.
Mount supplies on spindles or place them in hoppers or other feeding devices.
Coordinate information and equipment with Machine Operators, Utility employees, leads, operators, and other departments across shifts.
Fill in for and assist Machine Operators and Utility employees when necessary.
Record required information and provide training to others when necessary.
Maintain safety, cleanliness, food safety, and quality standards; complete required inspections and documentation.
Inspect required personal protective equipment daily and maintain Lock Out-Tag Out certification for the machine.
Communicate effectively and work respectfully with team members and management; participate in department, shift, and team meetings and contribute suggestions for improvement.
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company attendance policies and perform other duties assigned by the Machine Operator, Lead, or Management.