1st Shift - General Labor

Evolving Solution Services; Sacramento (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterman Masser, Inc. is seeking a General Laborer for the potato packaging facility in Sacramento, PA. The role involves reading production schedules, packing bags, and moving pallets, with safety and GMP requirements to be followed.

This is a 1st shift, full-time position reporting to the Production Supervisor. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and operate pallet jacks. The job entails heavy manual tasks and adherence to 5S principles in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Reads production schedule boards to determine products to be packed.
• Must be able to grasp, lift and stack 50 lbs of product.
• Pack 5–10 lb bags into larger shipping packages as needed.
• Operate pallet jack or electric pallet jack to move pallets.
• Adhere to GMP and safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read schedules and customer orders to determine products to be packed.
• Pack bags and prepare items for shipping.
• Move pallets using pallet jack or electric pallet jack.
• Secure/wrap pallets per customer specs and package requirements.
• Maintain clean work area and follow 5S lean principles.
• Report downtime and maintenance needs to supervisors.

Skills

Reads production schedules

Lifts 50 lbs

Pack 5–10 lb bags

Pallet jack operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Pallet jack

Electric pallet jack

Job description

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1st Shift - General Labor

Full Time Permanent Manual Labor Sacramento PLANT, Sacramento, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1060

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. PLEASE DETAIL RELEVANT WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

Position Description

Position Title:General Laborer 3 Reports to:Production Supervisor Safety Sensitive Role:Yes

SUMMARYGeneral Laborer in the Potato Packaging Facility of Sterman Masser, Inc. performs basic duties, as needed, in all areas of the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads production schedule boards, customer orders, or shipping orders to determine products to be packed.
• Pack (grasp and lift) 5-10lb bags into larger shipping packages
• Sorts and places product with weight of up to 50 lbs. onto pallets according to a predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, or product code. May include restacking of pallets.
• Securing or wrapping of pallets for shipping according to customer specifications, including use of the automatic wrapper
• Conveys material and products from one area to another by hand, pallet jack or electric pallet jack. Example: Moving empty, partially-filled, and completely filled pallets or bin boxes; moving pallets from production to pallet wrapper, moving pallets from production to shipping
• Mark products with identifying information according to production board and customer specifications
• Maintains sewing machines by rethreading or replacing needles or thread.
• Weighs, counts, checks, or records amounts of products packed, received, or distributed. Shares out information with appropriate personnel.
• May complete requests for supplies or materials (notify fork lift operators, supervisors or inventory system personnel)
• Notifies appropriate personnel of down time and need for maintenance
• Must be able to work short-notice extended hour shifts, up to 12 hours daily, including weekends to meet production and customer needs.
• Follow 5S Lean principles for work area: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize & Sustain

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Assist with creating display containers.
• Identify and correct bag issues.
• Communicate with lead/supervisor when additional help is required
• Clean work area when machine is idle
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years or older or part of the student work program
• Must be able to consistently grasp, lift and stack 50 lbs. of product independently for up to 10 hours per day
• Must be able to consistently stack 50 lbs. or product onto a pallet up to 8 layers high (approximately 6 feet in height) or trained as a bailer operator

POSITION STANDARDS

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Requirements:

• No Jewelry
• No Visible Piercings
• Restrained Hair
• No Food or Gum
• Visible ID Badge
• Unsoiled/Untorn Clothing
• No Drinks other than Plain Water
• Smoking ONLY in designated areas
• No Chewing Tobacco

Safety

• Employees must follow standard operating procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Employees must notify management of safety concerns and report within 24 hours all incidents and near misses to supervisor or safety department

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Required for:

• ALL Jobs/Tasks: Safety Shoes
• Bin Repair: Hand Protection, Eye Protection
• Using Power Tools: Hearing Protection

Voluntary for:

• Bin Repair: Dust Mask
• Using Air Hose: Eye Protection
• Under Machines: Bump Cap

Physical Requirements/Range of Motion

• Walking
• Standing
• Reaching
• Kneeling
• Climbing
• Lift 50lbs without assistance (Grasp/lift)
• Lift 51 to 100 lbs with assistance (Grasp/Lift)
• Push or Pull up to 50 lbs

Working Conditions Outside of Office

• Hot or Cold Temperatures
• A variety of dusts may be present
• Chemicals may be Present
• Walking surfaces may be uneven

Cleaning Duties

• Sweep
• Dust
• Wipe Down Machinery
• Keep Work Areas Neat
• Wash Equipment & Bins with Pressure Washer & Disinfectant