Box & Bag Tech - Packaging

Graceland Fruit, Inc.; Frankfort (MI); On-site; USD 38,430 - 46,970; Full time

Job summary

Graceland Fruit, Inc. in Frankfort, Michigan is hiring a Box & Bag Tech for the Packaging department. This role involves packing products efficiently for customer shipment and maintaining a clean work area.

The position offers a starting wage of $17.50 per hour with a potential night shift premium, ensuring all items are packaged effectively and safely.

Applicants must be capable of lifting heavy bins and performing various physical tasks, including possible forklift operation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple math.
• Stand for long periods, bend, climb, and lift approximately 50lbs.
• Willingness to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and accurate packing of products for shipment.
• Maintain maximum efficiency in the packaging area.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

High-level communication skills

Ability to perform simple math

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title: Box & Bag Tech - Packaging

WAGE RANGE: $17.50 per hour (Plus $2/hr. Night Shift Premium if applicable) (starting annual salary $42,700 plus benefits package)

DEPARTMENT: Packaging - Main St.

Job Summary

Work in various areas of the pack line, ensuring the finished product is packed efficiently and accurately for shipment to the customer.

Package product so the packaging area can operate at maximum efficiency.

Job Requirements

High-level communications skills both verbal and written.

Have the ability to: Read, write and perform simple math. Stand for long periods of time, bend, climb, reach and be able to lift or handle bins (approx. 50lbs). Operate (or willing to learn) a forklift. Work flexible workdays and hours, including holidays and weekends depending on demands of the company or process.

Job Duties

Essential Functions

• Read different codes, labels, and or temperature gauges.
• Keep tape rolls on box maker and taping machine full.
• Keep materials in the box maker and bag inserter machine full.
• Ensure weight check and palletizer scale are calibrated as required, with results recorded in log.
• Keep work area floors clean and dry.
• Product tool stations and cleaning tools stations need to be kept in order.
• Tools must be kept clean and stored on rack when not being used.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to use ladders, working on elevated platforms and working at different elevations.

Must be able to see/differentiate all primary colors.