Packer

• Prepares cardboard cartons/trays for product packing by folding, taping, sorting, and labeling cartons, securing carton ends together and placing cartons/trays on the work area
• Checks to ensure tape guns/taper have sufficient amount of tape
• Visual Inspections of final product packaging for product integrity including bag registration, code dates, prices, bag, and cases for proper seals
• Removes out of specifications product and communicates packaging problems
• Fills cartons/displays based on packaging specs
• Ensures that products are packaged in cases with appropriate corresponding labels
• Tapes and seals cartons
• Stacks correct number of cartons/trays on pallets/skids using correct stacking pattern
• Utilizes pallet jack to move finished goods weighing up to 300lbs
• Clears loose product from turntable/area
• discards defective bags, boxes, trays
• sweeps loose product off the floor
• Assists with product rework according to plant expectations
• Practices and adheres to appropriate Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection
• Keeps work area clean/adheres to 5S protocols
• Stores packaging room supplies in designated areas
• Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions
• Removes trash from work area floor
• keeps turntables/area clean
• follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying
• Performs sanitation tasks as directed (including equipment washes, seasoner cleanings, and wipeouts)
• Prepares line for startup and assist with any equipment changeovers, when applicable
• May operate tray making and/or stapling machines
• Reports any issues to Machine Operators, Coordinator, or Supervisor as appropriate
• Picking defects from product stream
• May perform other duties as required
• Mandatory overtime may be required

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required
• 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required
• Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands, climb, squat/kneel, talk/hear, carry, reach, push, pull, bend, and perform overhead work and ladder climbing continuously to frequently
• Physical ability to lift/carry/push: Up to 10 lbs. continuously
• Up to 25 lbs. continuously
• Up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Up to 100 lbs. seldom/never (with assistance)
• More than 100 lbs. seldom/never (with assistance)
• Ability to follow directions and routines, concentrate, memorize, recall, work independently with appropriate judgment, read, write, comprehend numbers and words frequently
• Ability to analyze data and problem solve seldom
• Required to be Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) certified and use LOTO rules when performing mandatory cleanings

competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment