Packer - 3rd Shift - Our Home

Our Home is looking to grow our loyal and driven team and are currently seeking a Packer to join our team of manufacturing professionals on second shift. Our packer's typical schedule will work Sunday - Thursday 11:00PM - 7:30AM. The packer is primarily responsible for packaging the finished product for delivery to customers.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial quality control on product including checking color, breakage, packaging seals, codes and pricing
• Constructs packing boxes from cardboard stock
• Labels individual bags, packing boxes and plastic tubs
• Places bags of products into designated packing boxes, sealing with coded tape and placing the sealed boxes on the conveyor belt
• Calls machine operator immediately if machine jams or stops
• Replaces tape in tape machines as necessary
• Weighs and packs bulk product coming off the chutes in required containers in boxes and puts boxes on the conveyor belt
• Sweeps and cleans packaging area during and after the shift
• Uses a pallet jack, brings pallets of packaging supplies from storage area to packing area
• Assists co-workers when necessary
• Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position
• Works with management and fellow associates to ensure Food Safety programs are followed
• Reports food, office or operational safety problems to a supervisor or manager for initiating action
• Performs other duties as assigned that will impact and support the overall outcome of the company and department objectives

Requirements

• Able to read, write, speak and understand sufficient English to communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Able to make changes quickly and accurately
• Be available and dependable for occasional overtime and Saturday work
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds
• Able to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift while on duty

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability