2nd Shift-Packaging Technician

Western Smokehouse Partners; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing company as a 2nd Shift-Packaging Technician in Burlington, IA. This full-time role involves packaging high-quality protein snacks while adhering to safety and quality standards. Enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental, Health, and Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for 8 hours.
• Experience in food safety and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Package Ready to Eat products ensuring quality standards.
• Monitor and maintain packaging machinery.
• Document accurate information on packaging processes.

Skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

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Job Description
It is an exciting time to join Western’s Smokehouse Partners! We are the leading manufacturing solution for premium, crafted protein snacks. Co-manufacturing for the top brands in the industry at our plants in Galesburg, IL, Springfield, IL, Burlington, IA, Shelley, ID, and Greentop, MO. We are well-capitalized and focused on rapidly growing our business. Western Smokehouse Partners is looking for multiple full-time Packaging Technicians.

Position Summary
This position packages Ready to Eat (RTE) products by feeding, catching, metal detecting, palletizing, etc., to ensure high-quality products that meet customer, Quality Assurance (QA), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) specifications to guarantee satisfaction. This job requires standing, bending, squatting, and lifting 50 lbs. throughout the entire shift. Applicants must be self-motivated and excited about working in a team environment.

Western Smokehouse offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including company-paid health insurance, company-match retirement, and paid time off.

Essential Functions
Wears the correct Food Safety garments including: frock, gloves, aprons, sleeves, hairnet, beard nets, etc., in designated areas of the packaging process.

• Catch the correct amount of sticks and fill the caddy with the correct product.
• Check film, printer, cutting mechanisms, and other packaging machine functions to ensure high quality of products.
• Set up, check and document the printer for lot and best by information on finished product package.
• Feed the correct size, color, and quality meat product into the packaging machine.
• Provide packaging machine with lugs, film, labels, etc., to keep production running smoothly.
• Cut meat products to the correct customer specifications and label each lug/rack as necessary to keep products separate.
• Watch smokehouse cook cycles to ensure timely cutting of meat products.
• Responsible for counting products and packaging finished product.
• Clean and sanitize packaging equipment/room before each use, break, lunch/supper, or any other production disruption.
• Change out and set up machines to the correct specifications for each product.
• Prepare labels and products for shipment.
• Verify the correct information on product labels, packaging labels, film, caddies, boxes, etc.
• Document accurate information on Metal Detector and Printer check sheets.
• Wrap and label pallets for shipment.
• Make and check labels for boxes, caddies, and any other packaging materials that are necessary.
• Stock finished product and packaging materials neatly on racks.
• Monitor, maintain, calibrate, and use Metal Detectors and other technologies to detect foreign matter, documenting all procedures.
• Unload and load trailers, verify Bill of Lading (BOL)/packing slips, fill out documents for incoming and outgoing trailers, and scan products into Vista Trac.
• Scan product, film, and other materials into batch to maintain precise inventory in Vista Trac.
• Lift 60+ lbs. daily.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, and FDA regulations.
• Report any safety or equipment issues to supervisors.
• Perform duties of other packaging or warehouse staff as needed.
• Assist in other departments as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for 8 hours.
• Lift 50+ lbs repeatedly.
• Repetitive motion.
• Work in a cold environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental, Health, and Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule

• 8-hour day shift

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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