Packer

Job Summary

To ensure that all products are coded, properly bagged, sealed, and cased/trayed and/or palletizer.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Assist in set-up of line and machine as necessary.

• Accurately conduct and record quality tests on batches and equipment as required.

• Inspect machine for food safety requirements as needed.

• Ensure accurate packaging and coding of product.

• Monitor product to ensure the production of a food safe and quality product.

• Consistently achieve production output standards.

• Visually inspect batches in order to ensure conformance to established standards.

• Communicate production/quality problems immediately to Team Leader/Quality Services for disposition.

• Responsible for run off and re-wrap product.

• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in work area and adjoining areas.

• Responsible for always maintaining good safety practices.

• Follow and comply with all safety, work rules and regulations.

• Participate in all required training.

• Assemble shipping containers, box, band, and label finished product.

• Must safely use pallet jacks, dollies, and other equipment.

• Any other duties as assigned.

• Following company product safety, legality, and quality systems.

Physical Demands& Work Environment

• This job requires intermittent periods of continued physical exertion such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

• May be exposed to minor dust and noise levels.

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required.

Specific Responsibilities Relating to Food Safety, Legality and Quality

• Verifies proper packaging, coding, and palletizing.

• Ensures food safety and quality standards have been met.

• Properly reads, comprehends, and completes required forms.

• Reports and takes necessary action to prevent food safety, legality, and quality problems.

• Follows and enforces programs and procedures outlined in the Food Safety and Quality Manual to support compliance with the GFSI Standard and other third-party audits.

Abilities Required

Able to lift 50 pounds. Able to communicate with other employees. Able to follow written and verbal instructions in a timely manner. Excellent communicative and interpersonal skills

Quality and detail oriented. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.