This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Springfield, MA.
“Be big enough to serve and small enough to care.”
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.
Job Purpose
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prioritize safety and assist with setup tasks as directed by the machine operator, such as restocking and setting up cartons, and maintaining a clean work area.
- Ensure consistent supply of cartons and verify weights and date prints on bags, aligning them with production sheets.
- Regularly check and record bag weights, and inspect bags for quality issues, informing the operator as needed.
- Pack bags, stack finished cases on pallets, and move finished pallets to designated areas, replacing with empty pallets as necessary.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment is preferred but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Basic math skills for counting and recording inventory.
- Understanding of safety and food safety protocols and willingness to follow all safety guidelines.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Work Environment
- Able to lift 25-40 pounds.
- Standing/sitting for shifts up to 12 hours.
- Work in extreme weather conditions.
- Good manual dexterity and visual acuity.
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 Q*uality Understanding Integrity P*eople
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
This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Springfield, MA.
Job description
Hampton Farms is the leading In-Shell Peanut Company in the United States. Additionally, we are a leading producer of other types of nuts, nut butters, and trail mix for the retail (Supermarket, Club Stores and Mass Merchandisers), food service, and commercial markets. Our products are found in grocery stores, convenience stores, and many baseball stadiums. We distribute under the Hampton Farms, AVA, Stone Creek brands and Private Label products. This position will report to theQuality Assurance Manager
Food Safety Responsibilities:
- Duty to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
- Duty to report illness or bodily fluid contamination that could impact food safety
- Duty to follow Good Manufacturing Practices
Regulatory Responsibilities:
- Awareness in role to ensure we meet SQF and other regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work with other Sanitation Technicians during normal cleaning tasks and special projects
- Maintain cleanliness of production equipment and production rooms
- Receive department deliveries and properly document
- Attend daily production meetings; offer input from a sanitation perspective
- Work with other departments when needed and on the weekends
- Perform daily sanitation chemical checks
- Perform weekly sanitation supply inventory
- Perform monthly chemical cabinet checks
- Perform monthly safety kit checks
- Perform any cleaning tasks per the master sanitation schedule
- Perform any other tasks deemed necessary by department manager
- Fill foot baths daily
- Must be able to read and write as forms need to be filled out daily
- Must be dependable
- Knowledge of food safety and the ability to learn
Competencies
- Analytical
- Continuous Learning
- Job Knowledge
- Use of Technology
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Quality
- Communications
- Reasoning Ability
- Exceptional Interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Treats everyone with respect and dignity
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Vision
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Assistance (TAP)
- Teladoc
- 401K Match
- Paid Vacation and Personal Days
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- School Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
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
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.
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.
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
- Continuous Learning
- Job Knowledge
- Use of Technology
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Quality
- Communications
- Reasoning Ability
- Exceptional Interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Treats everyone with respect and dignity
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Vision
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance (EAP)
- Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
- Employee Referral Program
- Teladoc
- 401K Match
- Paid Vacation and Personal Days
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
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
