Patty Repack Handpacker

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Title: Patty Repack Hand packer - Days
Location: Richland, WA
Job Requisition : Req-260158
Time Type: Full time

This position is responsible for packing hash brown patties into containers, inspecting for visible blemishes, foreign material, misshapen units, and ensuring a sound quality product.

• Make up cases (if Wexxaris down) and place on case conveyor to be filled
• Ensure the proper count of product is in each container
• Ensure the container has a legible code and is fit for use
• Monitor conditions of containers
• Monitor the line is operating smoothly and help where necessary
• Add crude trays to the tray maker when necessary
• Unplug tray maker when necessary
• Fold stickers and place into container when spec calls
• Ensure product is trayed and cased correctly and efficiently with minimal waste
• Ensure the shrink wrap, drop bags and overall condition of the pack wrap is in good condition prior to casing
• Ensure the containers have the appropriate case amount in accordance with customer and case specifications
• Strip out product to garbage when necessary
• Aid in maintaining sanitation of the assigned work area
• Maintain good housekeeping in assigned area: sweep with a broom and/or squeegee and shovel
• Inform the supervisor immediately of any finished product change, excessive waste, and/or any unusual condition
• Report any personnel problems, safety violations or hazards, infractions of plant rules, etc. to the supervisor
• Help train new personnel in the handpack position
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory or lead personnel
• Assist with general housekeeping, dump to bulk or clean up when job duties permit
• Rework damaged or restricted cases and bags of product
• Maintain a neat and clean work area at all times and exhibit good personal hygiene
• Rework potato product as needed
• Be actively engaged in safety, participate in safety programs, perform risk assessments, and demonstrate ownership and leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members

• Ability and willingness to follow instructions
• Must be able to perform trim line duties
• Sanitation qualified required (training available if not qualified)
• Lock‑out/tag‑out qualified required (training available if not qualified)
• Must be able to perform cold inspection duties at any moment
• Good work performance
• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook
• Be physically able to perform the work
• Must be conscientious and consistent in work
• Know proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques
• Work as a team with all other employees in the hand pack area to ensure work progresses smoothly
• Possess a working knowledge of how the equipment works

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Apply common sense to carry out simple one‑or‑two‑step instructions. Proper use of lockouts, safety procedures, and constant awareness of safety. Be knowledgeable of potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task. Tools such as shovels, squeegees, brooms, and scrub brushes will be used.

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts
• May be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• May be…