What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACKAGING ASSOCIATE position at Kent Corporation?
Are you ready to play a vital role in delivering top-quality beverages and foods? As a Packaging Associate at KENT® Precision Foods Group, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring every product meets the highest standards. You’ll follow FDA guidelines and leadership directives to maintain packaging excellence.
Join us and be part of a team that values quality, safety, and excellence. Make an impact every day!
- This position is designed and intended to be performed in Superior, WI.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adheres to all safety procedures and practices, including Lock-out Tag-out.
- Keeping our facility spotless and organized, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Cleaning, maintaining, and monitoring packaging equipment for smooth, efficient operations.
- Directly contributing to the quality and safety of our products, making a real difference in our customers’ lives.
- Attends and participates in all company-required training programs.
- Follows verbal and written instructions from machine operators, leads, Quality, and Site Leadership.
- Works directly on the bottle loading and case packaging line.
- Ability to load bottles into the rinser.
- Inspects and places products into cases in a predetermined manner.
- Capable of labeling and placing finished cases on a pallet.
- Performs routine cleaning tasks (sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing/washing of equipment).
- Completes daily and weekly preventative maintenance as assigned.
- Accurately completes all required documentation.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Interacts professionally at all levels.
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Works on a flexible schedule as needed.
- Available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Must demonstrate strong teamwork skills.
- Strong employment history and reliable attendance.
