1st Shift L14 Full Can Depal - PA

Red Gold Tomatoes; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Gold Tomatoes is seeking an attentive packaging operator to support palletizing and labeling operations. You will set up bar-code systems, apply placards, and ensure proper pallet wrapping while monitoring equipment for deviations and waste reduction.

Responsibilities include quality checks on labels, cans and trays, and coordinating changeovers for different can sizes. Strong reading, math, and English communication are required to succeed in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand shop order instructions, case codes and can codes.
• Working knowledge of bar coding systems and operations.
• Basic math and writing skills to complete paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Set up the bar-coding system per shop orders ensuring pallet bar-code stickers and ship by placards.
• Place case code placards on each pallet.
• Set up the wrapper for can size changes and wrap securely.
• Respond to equipment deviations and bring back to process control.
• Perform quality checks on product labeling, tray formation and film tightness.
• Notify supervision of current or potential equipment issues.
• Prepare dented/unused product in proper cartons labeled as DENTS or GOOD.
• Changeover equipment as required and perform scheduled cleaning.
• Minimize waste by managing stretch wrap film usage.
• Inspect pallets for minimum standards and report findings.

Skills

Eye/hand coordination

Visual acuity

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Read/write English

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Barcoding systems

Palletizer equipment operations

Job description

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• - Sets up the bar-coding system as directed by shop order instructions ensuring that each pallet receives bar-code stickers and proper use of ship by placards
• - Understands the proper placement of case code placard on each pallet
• - Sets up the wrapper as directed by shop order instructions, including cutting slits in wrap when product is hot
• - Understands and responds to equipment deviations, acts quickly to bring equipment back under process control
• - Performs quality checks for correct product:
• correct label
• - label application
• - correct tray
• - tray formation
• - correct print
• - print is legible
• - correct film
• - film is tight on case with no burn holes
• - Notifies supervision of any current or potential mechanical concerns of equipment
• - Cases up all dents and unused product in proper cartons, clearly marked as:
• (DENTS, wholes, stewed, diced, etc.)
• - (GOOD, wholes, stewed, diced, etc.)
• - Performs changeover duties on equipment as required for can size changes
• - Performs equipment cleaning as required or scheduled
• - Manages the use of stretch wrap film to minimize waste
• - Inspects empty pallets to ensure minimum standards are met
• - Perform other responsibilities, as required by management
• - Adhere to Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP's, safety, quality and sanitation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• - Working knowledge of all case palletizer equipment operations
• - Ability to read and understand: shop order instructions, case codes and can codes
• - Have a working knowledge of bar coding systems and operations
• - Ability to use basic math & writing skills necessary to complete required paperwork

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• - Effective eye/hand coordination is preferred
• - Must have good visual acuity for machine/product inspection
• - Detail oriented and accurate
• - Ability to multi-task
• - Good written and verbal communication skills - Must be able to read and write English
• - On the job training includes shadowing an experienced operator and packaging department training program
• - Follows directions well

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• - Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
• - Standing- to complete most all tasks
• - Walking
• - Climbing stairs repetitively
• - Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
• - Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
• - Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
• - Squatting
• - Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
• - Twisting- to perform work activities
• - Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
• - Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
• - Frequent lifting of boxes is required (empty and full)
• - Lift cases of product on/off line, up to 23-44 pounds
• - Lift up to 50 pounds

JOB COMPETENCIES

• - Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• - Attitude and Commitment
• - Diversity
• - Customer Service
• - Company Engagement
• - Quality
• - Cost Consciousness

Other

• - Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
• - Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.