Packing Assistant

Position to be performed in Mandan, North Dakota.

Job Description:

The Packaging Assistant is a cross-functional position supporting the packaging job task in all production departments as needed. This position wills assist the Operators and Line Leader in the set-up, packaging and proper storage of all products and proper cleaning of production areas. This position will ensure that all documentation is timely, accurate, and complete, that GMP’s, Sanitation requirements and performance measures are tracked and met. This position will assist in product labeling, weighing, stacking, loading and unloading of pallets, and other duties according to business needs.

Schedule: Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed based on operational requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

1.       Follow precise work instructions from the Line Leader or Supervisor to meet daily production targets.

2.       Accurately count, sort, inspect, and pack products into cases using specified quantities and configurations.

3.       Efficiently place various product types into designated slots on conveyors, ensuring a smooth flow of materials.

4.       Properly label, seal, palletize, and wrap finished products securely for transport.

5.       Adapt to changing production needs by willingly rotating to different workstations as required.

6.       Assist in reading, interpreting, and accurately maintaining Packaging Log Sheets.

7.       Scan packaged products into the inventory management system to ensure accurate stock records.

8.       Strict adherence to all plant guidelines, OSHA regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

9.       Maintain a high level of safety awareness to promote an accident-free environment; immediately report any unsafe or hazardous conditions to management.

10.   Ensure all activities meet the highest standards for product quality, legal compliance, and food safety requirements.

11.   Clean and maintain work areas, machines, tools, and equipment to meet strict hygiene protocols.

12.   Proactively suggest ways to control labor/supply costs and improve overall operational efficiency.

13.   Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·       High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.

·       Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.

·       Demonstrated ability to effectively trouble-shoot and use problem solving skills.

·       Manufacturing or production experience preferred.

·       Demonstrated ability to ensure all documentation is timely, accurate, and complete

·       Effective decision-making skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

·       Accuracy and attention to details in daily activities

·       Highly organized, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements:

1. Constant visits to production areas will involve exposure to machinery, high noise levels, varying temperatures, humidity, and wet conditions.
2. Must be comfortable performing repetitive tasks. This includes extended periods of standing, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, lifting and kneeling.  
3. Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 70 lbs. on an occasional basis throughout the shift.
4. Ability to work around ingredients and/or finished products containing food allergens.
5. Must be able to communicate through various channels, including phone, email, and face-to-face.

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

At Cloverdale Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range.  Actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Other components of Cloverdale Foods’ total compensation package include life insurance, medical, dental and vision coverage, pay-for-performance merit increases, and 401(k) with employer match, paid vacation, weekly massage reimbursement, and more.

Cloverdale Foods Company offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent benefits program. To comply with government recordkeeping requirements, please go to http://www.cloverdalefoods.com/employment/apply.asp and send us a completed Online Application along with your resume/cover letter.

Cloverdale Foods Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Cloverdale Foods Company is a meat manufacturing plant located in Mandan, North Dakota. Family-owned for over 100 years, it is known for its uncompromising taste and high-quality meats that taste great!

Our promise: To delight you and your family with high-quality, flavorful meat products that will help you make delicious memories you’ll savor in the years to come.
Still family-owned after all these years, we continue to be inspired by Russell’s founding principles of quality first. Since 1995, we have chosen to focus on what we do best: creating and crafting premium pork and beef products with our signature smoky and bold “Big Country Flavors” you can’t find anywhere else on the market.