3630 Packing Hand Packer Laborer

Summary

Performs a variety of duties in the Packing Department. Is required to rotate among duties as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Handpack -

Stands by packing table, lifts product from table and places in jar or other container. Weighs jar if required and places on line for counting. Inspects product for foreign objects, broken pickles and defective glass. If needed, fills pans with pickles at handpack conveyor and carries to packing table and dumps on table. Must meet minimum established production rate for handpacked products.

Machinepack - Topper

Stands by moving conveyor and (1) presses product into the machine-packed jar (2) lifts product from conveyor to finish filling machine-packed jars. Inspects product for foreign objects, broken pickles and defective glass.

Other Duties

Inspects product on conveyor that feeds packing machine.

Uncasing -

Places glass containers on unscramble table at a rate which maintains a line full of glass to the packing machinery at all times. Moves pallet away from unscrambler when empty.

Glass inspecting –

Inspects glass jars visually. Using protective glove, takes defective or broken glass jars off packing line.

Check weighing –

Checks hand packed jars of product for weight and appearance. Sets off acceptable jars from packing tables to conveyor line and credits packer with the production. Returns unacceptable jars to packer for correction.

Service person –

Carries tubs of raw product to packing tables.

Other – done on both shifts by all employees

Follows safety rules and company policies.

Rework (occasional duty, usually done on day shift)

Stands by moving conveyor loaded with bottled product which has been removed from line due to too little brine or too few pickles, "slack pack", and lifts product from conveyor to add to jar (usually at end of shift). Also, carries jars which have been packed but perhaps unlabeled and places on conveyor at pasteurizer to complete labeling, etc.

Bulk containers – (occasional duty, usually done on day shift)

Uncases 2.5 and 4-gallon containers. Removes lids and installs handles when needed. Lifts and packs product in container. Wipes, labels and codes containers and cartons. Also works on the 5-gallon lines doing duties instructed by the Supervisor.

Other – (occasional duty, usually done on day shift)

Uses knife to cut cauliflower.

Removes jars from reshipper cartons and repackages in gift package.

Dumps gallon jars of cherry peppers on line for mixing with other product.

Washes glass in washer.

Opens cases of glass or lifts cases of glass from pallet to unscrambler table as needed.

All -

Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.

Receives written instructions from packing schedule or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

No special educational requirements. Job requires good eye/hand coordination.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Machines, Equipment, Tools Used

Knife, Pliers, Mallet, Scales, Pans.

Physical Demands

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontal from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm in handling.

Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (ie., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (ie., security guard, inspection, etc.)

Work Environment

Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variations and intermittent wetting from some job tasks. Fumes from hot pepper and forklifts. Earplugs required because of irritating machinery noise. Some contact with grease. Head cover and beard cover required. Gloves and aprons required.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.