GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting packaging goals for customer orders by being responsible for operating the equipment, and bagging/packing of the finished product on packaging lines. This person will rotate to other positions at the pack lines as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Properly sets up machine for start up.
- Verifies ingredients being bagged
- Verifies batch with Supervisor as needed
- Fills bags with product as per the required weight and maintains packaging line standards.
- Continuous lifting / pushing of bags/boxes weighing up to 55 lbs.
- Required to assist in stacking at the end of the line as needed by building/labeling/loading boxes/bags onto a pallet. Requires lifting up to 55 lbs. continuously.
- Required to assist in dumping of product as needed. Requires pushing/pulling up to 250 lbs.
- Completes paperwork as needed.
- Must maintain integrity of product.
- Must assist in inventory and cycle counts
- Keeps area and equipment clean; follows LOTO procedures when cleaning equipment.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Must follow good manufacturing practices, and be responsible for sanitation of assigned area.
- Must follow all Safety Rules
- Cooperates in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the above functions satisfactorily. The required levels of knowledge, skill and ability are described in greater detail in the following sections.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School or GE Diploma with a minimum of 1 year packaging experience in a food manufacturing environment. Must successfully complete on the job training.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Verbal and written communication skills are of importance as this position requires following written and verbal instructions; communication with plant level supervisors and other employees; will occasionally communicate with plant level management.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY:
Must be able to solve common problems in a number of concrete standard situations and understand instructions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to comfortably operate packaging equipment, including scale and label printer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting packaging goals for customer orders by being responsible for operating the equipment, and bagging/packing of the finished product on packaging lines. This person will rotate to other positions at the pack lines as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Properly sets up machine for start up.
- Verifies ingredients being bagged
- Verifies batch with Supervisor as needed
- Fills bags with product as per the required weight and maintains packaging line standards.
- Continuous lifting / pushing of bags/boxes weighing up to 55 lbs.
- Required to assist in stacking at the end of the line as needed by building/labeling/loading boxes/bags onto a pallet. Requires lifting up to 55 lbs. continuously.
- Required to assist in dumping of product as needed. Requires pushing/pulling up to 250 lbs.
- Completes paperwork as needed.
- Must maintain integrity of product.
- Must assist in inventory and cycle counts
- Keeps area and equipment clean; follows LOTO procedures when cleaning equipment.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Must follow good manufacturing practices, and be responsible for sanitation of assigned area.
- Must follow all Safety Rules
- Cooperates in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the above functions satisfactorily. The required levels of knowledge, skill and ability are described in greater detail in the following sections.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School or GE Diploma with a minimum of 1 year packaging experience in a food manufacturing environment. Must successfully complete on the job training.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Verbal and written communication skills are of importance as this position requires following written and verbal instructions; communication with plant level supervisors and other employees; will occasionally communicate with plant level management.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY:
Must be able to solve common problems in a number of concrete standard situations and understand instructions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to comfortably operate packaging equipment, including scale and label printer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the day to day tasks of this job the employee will stand for long periods of time while using hands and arms to possibly handle and operate objects. Occasionally the employee will need to kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb. The employee will occasionally need to talk and listen to others. There is frequent lifting involved with objects weighing up to 55 pounds; pushing and pulling up to 250 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The job is performed in the production area where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the day to day tasks of this job the employee will stand for long periods of time while using hands and arms to possibly handle and operate objects. Occasionally the employee will need to kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb. The employee will occasionally need to talk and listen to others. There is frequent lifting involved with objects weighing up to 55 pounds; pushing and pulling up to 250 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The job is performed in the production area where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.