What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packer position at Ventura Foods?
Description
SUMMARY
Performs all job functions to pack and/or hand stack cases to insure that cases are processed efficiently according to company guidelines, and insures that cases and pallets meet all production criteria.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Packer
Stacker
Packer/Stacker
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, feel and lift; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee must wear proper safety equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
SUMMARY
Performs all job functions to pack and/or hand stack cases to insure that cases are processed efficiently according to company guidelines, and insures that cases and pallets meet all production criteria.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Packer
- Form packing boxes and place individual packets into cases according to prescribed counts.
- Assist Machine Operators in running packaging machines. May perform Machine Operator duties on a temporary, fill-in basis
Stacker
- Stack cases of product from conveyors to pallets; adhering to book of drawings for pallet configuration.
- Change date on date coder daily.
- Tape damaged cases, or return them to machine operators
- Keep cases square and tight on pallet.
- Sort damaged and overrun cases.
Packer/Stacker
- Complete, verify, and maintain legible and accurate reports and other documents
- Monitor quality standards and advise machine operators of any issues.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas
- Maintain prescribed standards of safety, training and quality.
- Maintain regular, dependable and reliable attendance.
- Comply with all company policies.
- Complete all other assigned duties as required.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, feel and lift; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee must wear proper safety equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.