Box Department General Labor (Stonefruit) Day Shift

Job Title: Box Department General Labor (Stonefruit)                                                    

Position:  Non-Supervisory

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Hours/week: Varies

Job Responsibilities:

• Load fiber/cardboard into box formation machines. 
• Add glue and/or other adhesives to machine.
• Safely form boxes and stack boxes on box trolley.
• Recycle old and broken boxes by placing them in the bailer for shipment to the recycler.

• May operate equipment (when properly trained) to form boxes.
• Set-up the box machine accurately and efficiently in accordance with the proper set-up procedures.
• Examine completed boxes to detect defects and verify conformance to production and adjust machinery as necessary to correct problems.

• Match box type and style to the production schedule.
• Report hazards and injuries immediately to your supervisor
• Assist in other areas as needed (Palletizing, Cleaning, Cover fiber and cardboard box making material to protect against sun, rain, wind, etc.
• Keep area clean and safe.  Pick up debris, strapping, plastic, wood, etc. to prevent falls.

• Ability to operate hand jack pallet lift.
• Ability to adjust cup printer.
• Ability to adjust conveyors for all box types.
• Ability to adjust box printer.
• Maintain machine clean and sanitized at all times.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: production data, machine operational status, safety data and quality data.
• Ability to perform all other duties as requested by lead person or management.
• Complete work orders for needed repairs.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Work in conjunction with department leader to run the department with efficiency while producing high quality products.
• Ensure that at end of shift, all unused material is returned to warehouse.

Requirements

• Experience in food manufacturing (preferably fruit industry).
• Prior experience operating industrial food manufacturing machines and equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance, wash and sanitize equipment.
• Basic math skills/Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures with little or no supervision.
• Complete routine paperwork to properly document work performed.
• Able to operate and handle plant equipment such as hand tools and pallet jacks.
• Able to lift 40+ lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to perform repetitive movements such as bending, lifting and twisting for long periods of time.

Benefit option: Health Insurance

Pay Range ($16.90 min - $17.50 max)/hour

This position may encompass other duties than the specified duties listed above.  If necessary, alternative duties can be assigned at the discretion of the direct supervisor.