What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator position at Volpi Foods?
Come and grow with us! We have open positions for several Packaging Operators! PLUS, you will receive a $250 SIGN-ON Bonus; after 90 days of consecutive employment!
Volpi Foods is America's oldest family-owned manufacturer of hand-crafted, authentic Italian meat products. Experience the delicious variety of traditional Italian meats crafted by three generations of accomplished salumieri. Exclusive family recipes, spice combinations and curing methods give Volpi Italian meat products their distinctive Old World flavor.
Do you LOVE good food?
If so, then JOIN US and experience the Volpi Difference: New, clean facility - Climate controlled! Quarterly 5% Bonus! Excellent benefits!
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This individual will work under the direction of the Production Manager and Department Team Leader(s). The operator will perform tasks critical to packaging our products as well as perform quality inspections and verify that product is in conformance with the specified requirements.
As an employee, this individual must consistently demonstrate The Volpi Way fundamentals behaviors.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Obtain Knowledge of production SKU's
- Effectively demonstrate proper use of manual/hand pallet jack equipment (not motorized)
- Palletize finished cases/pallets
- Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as directed by Team Leader (MSS Tasks)
- Notify Team Leader/ Manager of product, quality issues
- Able to prepare and load product into packaging equipment and/or cases
- Able to assist with film and bag preparation/loading
- Able to hand apply labels to products and cases
- Complete other duties as assigned
Candidate Qualifications:
- A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent GED is preferred.
- Must be able to understand work instruction in English.
- Must be able to do basic (elementary level) arithmetic functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Physical Demands:
- Must have the ability to make coordinated movement of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble large and small objects.
- Must be able to use a knife as needed to cut and prepare meat as instructed.
- Must be able to stand for entire shifts with periodic, bending, reaching, stooping, and lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
- Must be able to safely walk and work around machinery and knives.
- Must be able to wear a hairnet, latex gloves, hearing protection, as well as any other PPE.
- Must be able to work in an environment with temperatures that consistently are as low as 45 degrees.
- Must be able to work in an environment that has spices and/or mold.
What benefits do we offer?
- · Paid Time Off
- · Paid Holidays
- · Excellent 401(k) Plan match
- · Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability and Accident plans.
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