Production, Manufacturing Production

Overview

JOB TITLE: PACKER

AREA OF USE: WACO PREPARED FOODS FACILITY (Waco, Texas)

PAY RATE: $15.00 per hour

EEO/AAP: 8/81

FLSA STATUS: HOURLY

SUMMARY: At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first — always. We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure product is packed in accordance with customer specifications and company standards.

• Hand pack product into bags and/or boxes.
• May be required to pack by piece count or weight.
• Ensure there is a properly labeled edible tub for grade-off, and labels are on the liner, not the tub.
• Pay close attention to the quality of the product and grade-off unacceptable products such as mis-cuts, folds, bruises, blood spots, etc.
• Inform lead or supervisor of equipment failure.
• Watch for unsealed bags; place in rework tub when found.
• Ensuring proper dates/codes are in the sealer.
• Make boxes; ensure correct boxes are being made.
• Ensure correct labels are used and place them on boxes; notify lead or supervisor if supply is getting low.
• Send boxes through tape machine and stamp boxes with code date stamper.
• Weigh filled boxes from the line.
• Send boxes to shipping by placing on belt.
• Rotate with any other position within the department if necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

Education and/or

Experience:

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

License/Certification: None

Training Requirements/Methods: All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties. After training, a Supervisor will orient the employee to the workplace and workflow. A training buddy may be assigned for a period to assist in further training.

Training Responsibilities: Personnel representatives, safety director, supervisors, and lead workers are responsible for training and indoctrination.

Progress Tracking: The supervisor is accountable for tracking employee progress and performance.

Probation and Evaluation: A probationary period is assigned to evaluate effectiveness and performance. Performance will be rated on essential duties, attendance, tardiness, interactions, attitudes, and actions. Unacceptable performance may lead to disciplinary action; wage increases may follow successful completion according to wage and salary policies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made. The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently talk or hear and may walk, climb, or stoop. The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment may include exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme heat. The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level is usually very loud.

Hair net, beard net (if necessary), gloves, smock, slip-proof boots, and ear protection are required.

You may request exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19, or religious beliefs or personal reasons, where applicable.

The statements in this description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification and are not exhaustive of duties, skills, or processes required.

EEO/M/F/V/D

Applicants must complete an application to be considered for the position.