Packaging Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications. 
• Replenishes packing supplies such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink or labels. 
• Makes a quick visual inspection of product on inspection table and removes defects and reports other quality characteristics. 
• Fills packages with finished products to the correct weight. 
• Stacks finished boxes onto pallets and applies labels and other stamped ink markings as required. 
• Ensures finished product meets or exceeds Boardman Foods specifications for quality. 
• Sanitizes and cleans equipment where trained and authorized. 
• Works positively with supervisors, managers and other workers to meet requirements, exhibiting a “Can Do” attitude. 
• Reports unsafe situations and helps find solutions. 
• Helps with Safety Sub-committee groups to solve safety problems and fins solutions. 
• Quality – Reports all foreign material. Boxes are marked and labeled neatly and accurately. Packages are filled with correct weight for each case or tote. Boxes are stacked and stretch wrapped on pallets properly. 
• Productivity - Does not talk to others while on the job unless necessary. Does not leave the line without permission from supervisor. Line does not need to stop or slow down due to your inability to keep packages filled, labeled, palletized, inspected, etc. 
• Job Knowledge – Has attended all required training classes and follows company procedures. 
• Reliability – Always on the line with proper gear at start of each shift and after break periods. 
• Independence – Keeps work area clean and free from debris. Ensures gear and equipment are clean 
and sanitized. 
• Adherence to Policy – Adheres to all safety conduct rules and company policies. 
• Interpersonal Relationships – Smiles and speaks positively when communicating with others. Reports challenges to supervisor to handle. 
• Judgement – Makes good decisions regarding defective product removal. Asks supervisor for clear instructions when necessary. Informs supervisor or areas of concern. 
• Other related duties may be assigned by the supervisor. 
• It is not necessary for this position to do every assignment included in this job description although it is preferred. If an accommodation is needed for any of these assigned tasks, you must submit a request with Human Resources Manager. This request must then be officially approved before it can go into effect. For those needing an accommodation it may be requested for even just one day.