SP Packer

Summary of Job

To remove the product from the conveyor, inspect to customer specifications and hand pack into prescribed carton.

• The packer must know how to make boxes
• The packer must inspect the cans or boxes prior to packing, check if the label is placed correctly, and see if the label and carton match (when applicable)
• The packer must add plastic lids to the plastic lid application (when applicable)
• The packer must tape and palletize the finished product
• The packer must add metal ends to the can seamer if necessary (when applicable)
• The packer must also know how to operate and can depalletize if necessary (when applicable)
• The packer must also add stickers to the cases as an order production order requires. (When applicable)
• The packer must perform any activity required by the operator, production lead, or the production supervisor
• Adequately carries out all activities related to security and quality of the product
• Complies and enforces food quality and food safety.
• Complies and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Basic math, reading skills, good communication skills, written and oral.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must be able willing to work with very little notice upon business needs.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-learner and ability to multi-task
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must be able to cross-train in other positions including departments.

• Able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. and 50 lbs. with assistance
• Must be able to stand, walk, and work in an environment where stooping, twisting, and bending are frequent up to 10 hrs.

• Able to operate a pallet jack and safely move up to 2000 lbs. of product.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate properly

• Positive attitude (can-do attitude); team player.
• Proactive, disciplined, and organized
• Ability to train new packers

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.