What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift - Packaging Technician position at THRUSHWOOD FARMS QUALITY MEATS INC?
Join the TEAM at Western Smokehouse Partners!
We’re more than just a leader in the better-for-you meat snack industry-we’re a team driven by quality, innovation and a passion for great meat sticks and jerky. With seven facilities across four states, we’re setting the standard in excellence for our co-manufacturing and private label customers. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for highly motivated individuals who want to be part of an industry-leading company that values contribution, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Western Smokehouse Partners is looking for multiple full time Packaging Technicians.
Position Summary
This position packages Ready to Eat (RTE) products by feeding, catching, metal detecting, palletizing, etc. to ensure high-quality products that meet customer, Quality Assurance (QA), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) specifications to guarantee satisfaction. This job requires standing, bending, squatting, and lifting 50 lbs. through entire shift. Applicants must be self-motivated and excited about working in a team environment.
Western Smokehouse offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including company-paid health insurance, company-match retirement, and paid time off.
Essential Functions:
Wears the correct Food Safety garments including: frock, gloves, aprons, sleeves, hairnet, beard nets, etc. in designated areas of the packaging process
- Catch the correct amount of sticks and filling the caddy with the correct product.
- Check film, printer, cutting mechanisms, and other packaging machine functions to ensure high quality of products.
- Set up, check and document the printer for lot and best by information on finished product package.
- Feed the correct size, color, and quality meat product into the packaging machine
- Provide packaging machine with lugs, film, labels, etc. in order to keep production running smoothly
- Cut meat products to the correct customer specifications and label each lug / rack as necessary to keep products separate.
- Watch smokehouse cook cycles to ensure timely cutting of meat products.
- Responsible for counting products and packaging finished product.
- Clean and sanitize packaging equipment / room before each use, break, lunch/supper, or any other production disruption.
- Change out and set up machines to the correct specifications for each product.
- Prepare labels and products for shipment.
- Verify the correct information on product labels, packaging labels, film, caddies, boxes, etc
.•Document accurate information on Metal Detector and Printer check sheets.
- Wrap and label pallets for shipment.
- Make and check labels for boxes, caddies, and any other packaging materials that are necessary.
- Stock finished product and packaging materials neatly on racks.
- Metal Detector monitoring, maintaining, calibrating and using screens, sieves, filters or other technologies to remove or detect foreign matter shall be documented
- Unload and load trailers, verify Bill of Lading (BOL)/packing slips, fill out documents for incoming and outgoing trailer sheets, and scan products in to Vista Trac.
- Scan product, film, and any other materials into batch to maintain precise inventory in Vista Trac.
- Will need to be able to lift 60 lbs. on a daily basis
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary for the job.
- Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
- Report any food safety, food defense, internal or external damage to building, and equipment failure to supervisors.
- Assume the responsibilities of other Packaging Technician(s), Packaging Manager and/or Warehouse Manager in their absence
- Assist in other departments as needed
- Other duties may be assigned based on company needs.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for 8 hours
- Must lift 50 lbs repeatedly
- Repetitive motion
- Able to work in a cold environment
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
