Packer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Packer is responsible for packaging frozen products manually by placing finished cases on conveyors or rollers through various stages of processing performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Obtains, sorts and counts product according to job specifications.


• Works on different lines as tasks vary according to job requirements or specifications.


• Weighs product and reports any inconsistencies to lead packer or Packing supervisor.


• Properly labels boxes according to product specifications.


• Packs special arrangements or selections of products.


• Inspects product for open seams or inconsistency in product.


• Records information such as weight, time, and date packaged.


• Palletize finished product.


• Records the number of cases stacked per pallet into the computer.


• Fabricates and assembles boxes by inserting through a sealing machine.


• Alerts direct supervision of any complications that may arise.


• Insert plastic liners in boxes and place them on conveyors or rollers.


• Transports boxes through different stages of packaging by means of conveyor lines or rollers.


• Rotates with other workers within the department.


• Inspects product to ensure conformance to quality standards and reports any problems to supervision.


• Must work as a team to help co-workers when needed.


• Contributes to a continuous improvement in culture.


• Attends company scheduled meetings when applicable (i.e., safety meetings, production meetings, department meetings.).


• Inform supervision of any problems or complications that may arise


• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school education, GED; or up to one-year related experience