What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operative position at Kerry?
Requisition ID: 55573
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:
About Kerry
About the role
Primary Purpose: Processes customer orders by filling: drums, pails, jugs, totes and tankers to proper filling marks. (NOTE: drums, pails, jugs, totes are filled by volume, tankers are filled by weight) Packages, shrink-wraps and bands product on skids, attaches labels and shipping paperwork to the packaged product and loads trucks for shipping.
Key responsibilities
- Fills customer orders as directed by production lead
- Make sure all orders are filled and the correct packaging and labeling are used
- Maintain proper fill weights and/or volumes at all times
- Monitors HACCP CCP’s (filter checks) and completes documentation completely and accurately.
- Performs computer tasks by entering production and usage into our SAP system.
- Recommends packaging equipment upgrades, modifications, and/or replacements
- Performs weekly warehouse product, materials and tank farm physical inventories and assists with inventory reconciliation
- Assists the Materials Manager in maintaining and adequate supply of shipping, mixing, blending, and packaging materials
- Maintains a neat, clean, and organized packaging area by cleaning daily
- Ensure that the package and product meet our quality standards at all times and report problems to a supervisor immediately
- Support Regulatory and SQF requirements by maintaining food safety and food quality through GMP’s, completing job tasks and maintaining sanitary work areas
- Complies with all corporate safety and environmental regulations and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications and skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Abilility to work overtime and use a flexible schedule.
- PFT & respirator fit test required
- Working at heights / climbing ladders
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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Posting Type: DNI
