This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Springfield, MA.
Summary
Each production line will have one designated machine operator and at least one designated packer. The machine operator is ultimately responsible for all activities at the production line they are assigned to. Person(s) in the packer position work under the direction of the machine operator for that station. The following are the duties and responsibilities for packers:
Pay rate: $15.00 per hour
Responsibilities
- Always work in a safe manor.
- Assist with set up as instructed by the machine operator. This may include any of the following:
- Restock cartons -Set up cartons on chairs
- Set up carton printer -Sweep production area -Check that all surfaces and work area are clean
- When running, keep cartons supplied to yourself and the operator
- Check weight and date print on bags against weight and date on production sheet.
- Be sure weight on weight sheet is the same as listed weight on the production sheet.
- Check weights on bags first run when starting up and tell the operator what they are.
- Check weights on 3 bags every 30 minutes, tell the operator and record the weights on the daily weight sheets.
- Scan bags for proper placement of top hole, weight and date stamp, print quality. Tell the operator of any issues.
- Pack bags in cartons keeping up with production
- Stack finished cases on pallet
- Remove finished pallet to assigned area
- Count finished cases to confirm operator’s count
- Replace full pallet with empty pallet. Place cardboard on pallet when needed.
- Assist with cleaning of machine as directed by operator
- Assist with complete tear down and washing cleaning as directed by operator or supervisor
- Any other tasks that the operator asks to be done.
- If machine is not running shut off table and conveyor and taper.
- Check to see that carton printer controller is properly in it’s holder.
- Often a middle person will assist with stacking pallets, removing finished pallets, placing an empty pallet but it is the packer’s responsibility first that these tasks are done.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent(GED)
- Some College is preferred
- Experience with food manufacturing Principles and implementation.
- 1-3 years’ production manufacturing experience.
- Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to clearly present recommendations/ideas and to summarize issues.
- Ability to appropriately handle confidential material.
Job Physical Demands:
- Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)
- Lifting: Intermediate lifting up to 55 lbs for up to half your shift (up to 4 hours)
- Climbing :ladders, stairs, etc. –using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
- Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
- Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears
- Depth Perception: Three‑dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances
- Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Work Environment – Combination of manufacturing environment along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.
Benefits
- Health Insurance ~ Employee Assistance (EAP) ~ Teladoc ~ Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Program ~ 401K Match ~ Disability ~ Tuition Assistance (TAP)
- Paid Vacation and Personal Days ~ Vision ~ Paid Holidays ~ Jury Duty Leave
- Dental ~ Bereavement Leave ~ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Core Values “Equip” – Environment Quality Understanding Integrity People
Application Process – This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer
For Additional Information Visit: www.hamptonfarms.com