Packaging Line Workers

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.