What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packer position at Hen Haven LLC?
Job Summary:
The Packer is responsible for reviewing the labels and the date codes on packaging to confirm they are legible and have the matching information. They are to take the eggs that are in either flats or cartons and place them in accordance to the customer requirements, while at the same time insuring that the eggs are handled properly in sure quality.
Essential Job Functions:
- Follow Hen Haven program as it relates to handling product and packaging material to meet or exceed the customer requirements, such as, but not limited to:
- Ensuring only high-quality eggs are packaged;
- No missing eggs
- No broken or leaking eggs
- No dirty eggs
- Ensure packing material is free from Defects
- Resolve as many immediately correctable issues as possible in the course of his/her normal daily activities
- When encountering problems, notify machine operator or management immediately if you notice any packaging problems
- Packing quality product in a timely and efficient manner
- Keeping a steady pace on packaging line
- Helping others where needed
- Hen Haven hygiene requirements as outlined in the Good Manufacture Policy
- Value your safety and the safety of your co-workers
- Follow all safety rules and conditions
- Report all unsafe conditions to the plant supervisor immediately
- Keep you work area clean
- Understand how to safely operate the equipment in your area
- Assist in creating a One-Team environment by communicating effectively with all plant supervision and staff.
- Comply with all USDA regulations, Hen Haven Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF, Safety Programs, and Food Defense Programs.
- Perform all other tasks as requested by management.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Prior egg grading machine operator experience a plus but not mandatory
- Reading and comprehensive skills necessary to follow instructions, and document
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must be able to twist and bend
- Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time on different surfaces, including concrete
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Must be able to reach and lift above the head
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.