What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packer position at BrightFarms?
Job Description:
Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for carrying out the labor required to complete the daily weighing and packaging plan of leafy greens in a safe and efficient manner.
Adheres to food safety protocols in all aspects of job requirements.
Follows supervisor’s instructions in adhering to standardized practices and achieving required results.
Accurately record charts related to performed labor, inspection, and results according to company and regulatory guidelines
Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area
Operate Hand Pallet Jack
Report food safety and quality problems to Supervisor, the SQF Practitioner or directly to Senior Management.
Qualifications:
0-1 years of experience in a production environment or related work experience
Food or agriculture industry experience preferred
On-going training in Food Safety and Sanitation
Ability to fulfill routine logs related to food safety and inspection reports.
Key Values & Characteristics of Candidates:
Authentically Green. Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain. Candidates must be passionate about creating a healthier planet, environment, and food supply. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans.
Drive to Succeed. Candidates must have hunger and ambition and must get out of bed and want to strongly perform every day, internally motivated. Candidates must demand excellence and strive to achieve greatness. Candidates should have a high clock speed and imbue energy in those around them.
Humility & Integrity. Candidates must have personal humility and must want the organization to succeed (not focusing solely on personal success). Candidates must care about people and clients and be strong team players. Candidates must possess the highest degree of integrity and must project the proper image of BrightFarms.
Productive. Colleagues and clients should be quick to describe candidates as famous for getting things done.
Work Conditions:
Coolers/Warehouse/Greenhouse. Employees will work mostly in cooler temperatures ranging between 35-55degrees. Employees will have some exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Often working near moving mechanical parts. There will be exposure to cleaning chemicals. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hear. There is frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The lifting requirements to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and on a rotating basis constantly lift up to 10 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.