Job Details

Summary

The primary function of this position is to inspect and box finished bags product for shipping, in a timely manner, observing all safety regulations, ensuring all GMP and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process.

 Essential Functions

• Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear and insure that all safety devices are functioning properly.
• Ensure that proper supplies are positioned to assigned workstation, and if not communicate with other personnel to ensure that all necessary supplies and materials are positioned to the work station.
• Report to assigned location in the packaging area based on production needs, rotating positions ever two hours as required.
• Inspector- visually inspect product on conveyor from tumbler for non-conforming and inedible product and place in proper receptacle.
• Boxer- Assemble boxes for finished product, check labels / dates / seals, pack (12) bags in box and send through the tape machine to palletizer.
• Reliever- Perform every position for breaks relief and absentee personnel as required.
• Make minor corrections and adjustments, communicate and assist other production and maintenance personnel as required.
• Keep work area and storage areas clear, clean and organized and place trash / non-conforming product in proper receptacles.
• Complete other related duties as assigned or directed by the Supervisor.
• At end of shift, perform general housekeeping and clean-up as required.
• All employees of Garden Fresh have the responsibility to report food safety and quality problems immediately to Management or Quality.

 General Job Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and effectively communicate with co-workers and management as it relates to the job and the safety regulations.
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform the job. Must use hand jack, compactor, and utility knife.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job.
• Must participate in company orientation and training.
• Must submit to background check, mandatory drug testing and not possess any significant criminal record as determined by the appropriate authorities.
• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.

 Specific Job Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in food processing or related field is preferred.
• Must be able to perform basic math / calculations such as add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended period.
• Must complete “Lock-out / Tag-out” awareness training.
• Must know MSDS information regarding all materials used within the scope of the work.
• Must complete company “Cross Training” (observation, relevant testing, E-stop protocols) as required.
• Must be able to work as a team and follow instructions. Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations.
• Must have the ability to respond to inquiries, communicate and work effectively with co-workers under any conditions.
• Must ensure all GMP, SQF and quality standards are met.

  Education and/or Experience

  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

   Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.  The employee is frequently required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

  Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   HOURS & WORKDAYS:

  Monday through Thursday 10-hour days. When business requires, overtime Fridays and Saturdays will be mandatory.