1st Shift- Line Packer (WEEKENDS ONLY)

Job description

About Us:
Founded in 1945, Ellison Bakery is a leading industrial bakery located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ellison produces cookies, snack bars, crunch and inclusion, and other products for the industrial market, foodservice industry, and retail and private label space.

Ellison Bakery credits ongoing growth to the commitment of its employees to excellence in all phases of the operation. Ellison Bakery believes that the only way to make the very best cookies is to hire the very best employees. It is their strategy to do just that and to let the employees apply the very best baking processes to the very best ingredients. Since only the best can make the best, Ellison Bakery prides itself on its most important asset, the employees.

Purpose:

The Line Packer is responsible for the packaging of product into the various types of containers to be distributed to our customers that is not only safe to eat but meets all customer and internal specifications. The incumbent should understand how all production line packing processes operate and is able to move to all locations on the post bake side and be effective and productive in the Line Packer function. The incumbent may be assigned to seal-out duties on the line.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend and be on time for all pre-shift production meetings
• Participation and adherence to all food safety and safety programs
• Completion of assigned Alchemy courses that are required throughout the year
• Ensure that all product is packaged in the correct packaging
• Ensure that all packaging information is correct
• When assigned, seal-out boxed cookie product with correct labeling and packaging for warehouse storage and shipping
• Assist with changing over equipment when changing product
• Ensure that all utensils, equipment, and work area is maintained in a clean and safe manner
• Monitor automated equipment to verify it is functioning properly and if there is an issue, and report any issues to your leader
• Effectively communicate all relevant information to other production shifts and employees
• Immediately report any and all food safety and quality problems to Management
• Welcome all new team members and train as assigned
• Assist other areas of production as needed or directed by leadership
• Ensure area is prepared and cleaned for the next shift

Follow all:

• Company Policies
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Food Safety Management System Policies and Procedures
• Sanitation Procedures
• Safety Procedures
• Assist other areas of production as needed

Other:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Equipment Used:

• Box cutter
• Tape machines
• Scales
• Hand lifts
• Heavy machinery
• Hand held unit

Shift:

• 1st Shift- 7:30 AM to 4 PM
• WEEKENDS ONLY

Ellison Core Competencies:

The following Leadership Behaviors are important to the success of the organization.

• Collaboration Develops Others
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Motivating Others
• Integrity & Trust
• Peer Relationships

Skills/Work Experience Needed:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers with decimals
• Ability to read computer screens and enter data
• Read and follow work instructions
• Communicate effectively with co-workers
• Work independently with self-management

Ellison Bakery is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends only

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15