SUMMARY: A Packaging Line Worker is responsible for working as part of a team in transporting, loading, cutting, catching, counting, labeling, inspecting, and boxing smoked meat products and/or nuts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Knows and adheres to the rules of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Knows and adheres to the safety procedures; Reports safety concerns to Packaging Manager.
Read and identify product labels.
Before loading or cutting any product, check the labels on the container/truck and make sure they match the labels or your hopper/table(s).
Evaluate the products size, weight, foreign material, and when applicable the count before loading or cutting any product.
Ensure that only a minimal amount of product falls on the floor.
Inspect packaged products seal, print, film, and when applicable hole punch, zipper, label, and tear notch.
Ensure products filling the box match with the box label i.e. flavor, size, count, and price.
Write assigned number inside each box to guarantee that the correct count and product is inside that box.
Report any concerns to your machine operator or team leader.
Fill in as needed in other departments or shifts.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), no prior experience necessary.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to count.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions.
Ability to perform the physical labor necessary.
COMPETENCIES:
Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Is consistently at work and on time.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person.
Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, crouch and talk and hear.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, temperatures vary from 40 to 100 degrees; Minimal risk of electric shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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