Packing Expeditor

Salary:    16.50/hour

Residency Requirement:    Primary residence must be in the state of Georgia

Job Summary

The Packing Expeditor is responsible for preparation of packing lines at the beginning of the day, replenishing all packing supplies and food throughout the day, managing Aptean (ERP computer software) inventory in real time, and is expected to participate in all aspects of food packaging processes as needed and ensuring that proper food safety and sanitation measures are maintained.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None. 

Duties/ Responsibilities

Before packing lines start at 8am:

• clean and sanitize all packing tables      
• stock all areas with gloves, aprons, hairnets and arm covers.
• fill lexans with ice according to needs for the day for each table.
• pull correct food according to menu day for each table and place in ice
• pull scales and place on packing lines for needs items.

Throughout the day of packing all meals:

• communicate frequently with line leads, PFC and culinary staff, and packing supervisor
• replenish all food as needed
• record product temps hourly
• assist with meal change-overs
• clean and wipe tables when needed
• back-up packer as needed
• understand and alleviate bottlenecks and constraints on packing lines

Additional Duties

• Follow all HACCP protocols; anticipate and report any work or food safety issues to your supervisor
• Check quality and consistency of product being pulled from cooler to make sure highest quality product is being packed
• Work effectively with volunteers ensuring they have a productive and meaningful experience
• Work effectively with packing and culinary teams to ensure packing lines stay on schedule
• Complete packing inputs and outputs in Aptean in real time
• Work with Packing Supervisor on planning out following pack day 
• Cross-train on every position within packing to become a back-up for each role
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.  
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English.  
• Ability to communicate appropriately.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification.
• Ability to complete basic math calculations involving addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. 

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and acceptable math and reading skills.  

Physical Requirements 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may also be regularly exposed to chilled air conditioned conditions which may require extra layers of clothing to remain comfortable.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 65 pounds.

Drug Free Workplace

Open Hand is a drug free and substance abuse free work environment. All candidates hired are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Random drug testing may be conducted by an external, neutral tester on all employees.  Any perceived use of drugs or reporting to work under the influence of alcohol may be grounds for immediate dismissal.

Equal Opportunity 

Open Hand is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Open Hand complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees.