Packaging Laborer

Summary/Objective

This position works on the production floor and performs tasks involved in the production of the company’s product. This includes general packaging, stacking, lifting and restocking of material into equipment. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stacks product on pallets verifying correct pattern with the quality management system requirements
• Makes adjustments and basic repairs on tape machines, labelers (including refilling), box makers and conveyors, checks level and fills glue pots throughout shift
• Sets up and verifies accuracy of coders against quality management sheet and schedule
• Verifies correct packaging for product listed in quality management system
• Monitors quality of packaging, product, cases and pallets
• Assembles boxes for hand packing product
• Operates metal detection and x-ray equipment as needed
• Assists where needed on line with set ups, change overs and helps coworkers when line is down
• Visual inspections of codes, seals, packaging.   Alerts operator of non-conformance and makes corrections
• Completes paperwork assuring legibility and proper counts, including salvage and project sheets
• Operates equipment: Delkor, Adco, Doboy, Staban, and case packers
• Manages salvaging on line during and after run, knows proper procedures
• Ability to safely operate hand jacks to move or position skids as needed
• Ability to set up and use scales
• Notify operator of any mechanical or material issues
• Participates in Continuous Improvement Process/TPM
• Follows all Quality policies & procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Follows all Safety policies & procedures and participates in monthly observations
• Maintains regular, predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an environment with the following conditions:

• Exposure to hot or cold Climate occasionally
• Exposure to chemical occasionally 
• Exposure to noise and vibration continuously/frequently
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions continuously/frequently

The use of steel-toed safety shoes, ear plugs, hair/beard nets, lab coats, and other personal protective equipment is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Stand – continuously/frequently
• Stoop/Bend – continuously/frequently
• Squat – continuously/frequently
• Crawl – occasionally
• Climb Stairs or ladders – occasionally
• Reach – chest level, above or below – continuously/frequently
• Push – 50 lbs. – occasionally (with hand truck assistance) 
• Pull – 50 lbs. – occasionally (with hand truck assistance)
• Lift/carry – more than 30 lbs. – continuously/frequently
• Lift/carry – more than 50 lbs. – occasionally 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department.  Overtime and weekend work is required at times. 

 Preferred Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
3. Effective written and verbal communication skills
4. Basic mechanical aptitude

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None is required for this position. 

 Food Safety and Product Quality

This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department. 

 Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the Company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.