This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Lubbock, TX.

The Company

Hampton Farms is the leading In-Shell Peanut Company in the US. We are also a leading producer of other types of nuts and nut butters for the retail and commercial markets. You can find our product in most grocery stores and major league baseball stadiums. We distribute under the Hampton Farms brand and are also a leading private label manufacturer.

Pay: $13.50 per hour

Shift Types

1st Shift: 7 AM – 3 PM

Job Purpose

• This position will work directly with the Granulation Machine Operator to ensure the granulation line is meeting the daily production schedule and goals. Quality as well as the quantity of the packages going out will be the major emphasis of this position to ensure we are meeting company and customer standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in cooperation with the Line Leader and Industrial Plant Manager to produce items per work order.
• Assist in running packaging equipment and packing finished product. Assigned positions on the packaging equipment may include the following responsibilities:
• Form boxes from flats
• Insert bags into formed boxes
• Fill box with product while ensuring correct weight per the item specification and work order. Adjust weight as needed. No underweight product will be tolerated.
• Seal and secure product packaging.
• Tape product boxes after they are filled and primary packaging is sealed.
• Stack finished product on designated pallet in correct stack pattern.
• Assists in area and equipment cleaning including daily cleaning and sanitation, as well as more intensive cleaning during scheduled cleaning shutdown.
• Communicate any issues throughout the plant or process to management that may compromise Food Quality, Food Safety, or Personal Safety.
• Lift bags and or boxes weighing as much as 50lbs.
• Stand on their feet for multiple hours.
• Travel up and down stairs and crossovers.
• Perform any other duties that are asked of them by the supervisors/managers (Even if the task does not pertain to their position).
• Open and flexible to occasional fluctuating/flexing hours based on business need and customer order shipment scheduling.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing is helpful,
• Any experience in food manufacturing and
• GMP knowledge is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Must be willing to work in production and manufacturing environments.
• Must be able to successfully E-Verify, background check and drug screen.

Work Environment

• Combination of manufacturing environment along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.

Competencies

Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.

Continuous Learning – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Communications – Strong written and verbal skills. Applies good questioning and listening skills to ensure understanding of information being shared.

Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Exceptional Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Treats Everyone with Respect and Dignity

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance (EAP)
• Teladoc
• 401K Match
• Paid Vacation and Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty Leave

Core Values “Equip”

Environment – we will promote a work environment that encourages and nourishes creativity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect with our customers, vendors and each other. We are responsible to care for God’s creation by treating the natural environment with proper caution and wisdom.

Quality – all our products and services must reflect quality (creativity and care). We must constantly find ways to improve our products and services to meet our customer’s needs and exceed their expectations.

Understanding – we understand that the pressures facing our employees and their families are never ending. Everyone has family outside of their “work family”, and we encourage them to set proper priorities in their lives. We will seek to find ways to promote a family friendly workplace.

Integrity – honesty and truth are absolutes in the way we conduct business with our customers, vendors, and employees. Ultimately, God is the source of truth and our actions should reflect such integrity.

People – our people are the greatest asset, which is not reflected on our balance sheet. They drive the health of our financial results. We are striving to find people who are passionate about our Company, and find their place in the company where they can grow, flourish, and excel.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

For Additional Information Visit: www.hamptonfarms.com