Packer

Position Overview

Essential Job Functions

Perform daily picking and packaging tasks associated with warehousing and logistics operations for Fresh & Ready Foods. Packing food products and ensuring that they are safely and properly loaded on to transport vehicles by following establish policies and procedures. Must keep work area clean and follow safety precautions. Adheres to high quality, quantity, and sanitation standards. Responsible for monitoring the accuracy for packaging all food products within a set delivery timeline. Ensure a high level of quality on all food items by following instructions from supervisors and managers. Follow policies and procedures to meet federal and state requirements. Work effectively with department team members as well as associated departments (Sales & Marketing, Orders, Quality Assurance, and Production) to ensure that all daily, weekly and monthly production goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Prepare containers or boxes for shipments;
• Review packing schedule daily;
• Pick types and amounts and load food product in to containers/boxes;
• Ensure that products are a good fit with the containers/boxes;
• Examine containers/boxes in order to ensure that packing specifications are met;
• Fulfill orders in accordance with instructions and invoices;
• Carefully inspect and remove any defective products; reporting all defectives to supervisor/manager;
• Load containers/boxes, seal them, affix address and make any necessary marks on the package per instructions from supervisor/manager;
• Load packages on trucks for transportation;
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures;
• Ensure that food presentation is attractive;
• Ensure cleanliness of work area and floors to ensure a safe working environment;
• Label containers/boxes according to standard protocols;
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
• Obey compliance of all company policies, procedures, and standards;
• Ensure recordings on Pick Tickets are legible and in compliance with packing procedures;
• Assist in identifying opportunities and find solutions for continuous improvement;
• Respond promptly to requests and inquiries of supervisor/manager;
• Identify packaging problems and inform supervisor/manager for further corrective actions;
• Support dept. and company-based goals which contribute to the success of Fresh & Ready Foods;
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality at all times on matters pertaining to the company and its customers, vendors, distributors, and staff;
• Promote by example the principles of Fresh & Ready Foods;
• Consistently demonstrate professional verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Maintain composure when handling unexpected challenges and competing demands; and
• Other duties as assigned by line leaders and supervisors.

Requirements

• Must be able to work Weekends
• Must be able to work in a cold environment (30-50) for prolonged periods of time (2-3 consistent hours)
• Must be able to lift at least 30-49 pounds
• Must be able to have minimum adding/subtracting skills
• Must be able to read small fonts (10 point type)

Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm