Production Packer

We have an immediate opportunity for a Production Packer. In this function you will perform various production related tasks such as loading materials into machines, sorting, checking, and packaging products.

Shift Times: 7:00 am-7:15 pm (A & B shifts) and 7:00 pm-7:15 am (C & D shifts). Rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities, e.g., Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams, etc.
• Performs various production related tasks such as loading materials into machines and packing a wide variety of products
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Maintains his or her work area in neat condition
• Assists other workers with specific task as requested
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
• Stack, wrap and label raw materials or finished goods
• Record product, packaging and order information on specified forms and records
• Supports the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred. 
• Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions 
• May be required to use floor loading trucks
• Moderate computer skills 
• Ability to work safely, willingness to train in cross-functional areas, and work overtime as needed.