This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Springfield, MA.
The Company
Hampton Farms is the leading In-Shell Peanut Company in the US. We are also a leading producer of other types of nuts and nut butters for the retail and commercial markets. You can find our product in most grocery stores and major league baseball stadiums. We distribute under the Hampton Farms brand and are also a leading private label manufacturer.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain safe operating conditions.
- Perform pre-operational checklist items.
- Follow the Employee Health and personal Hygiene Requirements
- Picks orders according to the Pick Sheet, records and compares Lot Numbers and quantities, pack and wrap pallets.
- Verify customer orders to ensure quantity, quality, proper labeling and safe packaging.
- Loading and unloading trucks.
- Receive products, including visual quality inspection, compare and match all information on Packing Slip. Reports any damages / discrepancies to Manager.
- Break down pallets and put product away in designated area, rotating stock for freshness.
- Manage product inventory, including lot number traceability.
Hours ** 9:30 AM – 6 PM **
Monday thru Friday
General Qualifications
- Forklift Experience:1-year minimum
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
- Willing to learn and grow, work in other departments or on projects if needed
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working independently or as part of a small team
Competencies
Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
Continuous Learning – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to build knowledge and skills continuously; shares expertise with others.
Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how the job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Use of Technology – Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Communications – Strong written and verbal skills. Applies good questioning and listening skills to ensure understanding of information being shared.
Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Exceptional Interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Treats everyone with respect and dignity
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer
For Additional Information Visit: www.hamptonfarms.com
