Food Production Operator/Packer-Dayshift

About The Role

SUMMARY

Employee (PW) must be able to keep up with production line, visually inspect, and pack or package LC America food products.

Reports To

Production Leader/Shift Supervisor

Substitution Policy: In the event that a substitution is necessary, this position will be substituted by the manager/supervisor to whom they report.

Primary Responsibilities

Set-up and operate a packaging machine per established procedures and guidelines
Fill, secure and label containers according to company and/or customer specifications.
Prepare cartons with proper packaging materials
Understand how to stack cartons, position and shrink wrap completed pallets with appropriate pallet labels and position of pallet labels
Be able to operate appropriate packaging machinery
Keep area clean and orderly

After the first month the packer operator should be qualified to do the following

Distinguish between good and defective product and have knowledge of separating the products
Have an understanding of the different product codes
Have knowledge of metal detector and purpose
Record packed product on each shift.
Know when to re-start the carton and pallet count
Collect and record samples for quality testing
Know the path in which the production flows from beginning to the end

Pass the Packaging Qualification Quiz

Manually weigh ingredients using a scale or control panel of unloading station
Assist production leader in conduction of production line

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Basic reading and writing skills
Basic math skills
Coordination – adjusting action in relation to others’ action
Manual dexterity and lifting capability (at least 30 lbs)
Ability to operate a forklift
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Education

Associate’s degree preferred. Candidates with High School diploma may be considered with more than 5 years work experience in the same or similar position
Minimum 3 years production experience
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