Linepacker

QualiTech; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

QualiTech in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Line Packer to package products for distribution, ensuring safety and compliance with customer specs. You will monitor packaging lines, assist with equipment changes, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

The role requires reading and following work instructions, basic math with decimals, and completing Food Safety courses in English. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must understand and follow directions and pass all Food Safety and Safety courses in English
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers with decimals
• Ability to read computer screens and enter data
• Read and follow work instructions
• Communicate effectively with coworkers

Responsibilities

• Attend and be on time for all pre-shift production meetings
• Participate in food safety and safety programs
• Complete required Alchemy courses
• Package product in correct packaging and labeling
• Assist with changing over equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Monitor automated equipment and report issues
• Communicate information to other shifts
• Train new team members as assigned
• Prepare area for next shift

Skills

Follow directions

English proficiency

Data entry

Communication

Self-management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Box cutter

Tape machines

Hand lifts

Scales

Job description

The Line Packer is responsible for the packaging of product into the various types of containers to be distributed to our customers that is not only safe to eat but meets all customer and internal specifications. The incumbent should understand how all production line packing processes operate and is able to move to all locations on the post bake side and be effective and productive in the Line Packer function. The incumbent may be assigned to seal‑out duties on the line.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend and be on time for all pre‑shift production meetings
• Participation and adherence to all food safety and safety programs
• Completion of assigned Alchemy courses that are required throughout the year
• Ensure that all product is packaged in the correct packaging
• Ensure that all packaging information is correct
• When assigned, seal‑out boxed cookie product with correct labeling and packaging for warehouse storage and shipping
• Assist with changing over equipment when changing product
• Ensure that all utensils, equipment, and work area is maintained in a clean and safe manner
• Monitor automated equipment to verify it is functioning properly and if there is an issue, and report any issues to your leader
• Effectively communicate all relevant information to other production shifts and employees
• Immediately report any and all food safety and quality problems to Management
• Welcome all new team members and train as assigned
• Assist other areas of production as needed or directed by leadership
• Ensure area is prepared and cleaned for the next shift

Follow all

• Good manufacturing practices (GMP’s)
• Food safety management system policies and procedures
• Sanitation procedures
• Food safety management system policies and procedures to protect the Brand through providing extraordinary value through food safety and product quality
• Safety policies and procedures

Other

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Equipment Used

• Box cutter
• Tape machines
• Hand lifts
• Hand held unit
• Scales
• Heavy machinery

Hours

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM
• 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday 11:30 PM - 8:00 AM
• Overtime and weekends may be required

Ellison Core Competencies

The following Leadership Behaviors are important to the success of the organization.

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Drive for Results

Motivating Others

Integrity & Trust

Peer Relationships

Develops Others

Skills/Work Experience Needed

• Must be able to understand and follow direction and pass all Food Safety and Safety courses in the English language (Required)
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers with decimals
• Ability to read computer screens and enter data
• Read and follow work instructions
• Communicate effectively with co-workers
• Work independently with self-management
• Production area can vary in temperature, it can either be cool or warm depending on the season and possibly humid in the summer months.
• Concrete floors are slippery, especially when wet.
• Intact senses of sight, with corrective lenses are necessary.
• Hearing and vision are required in order to be able to hear and read documents pertaining to the job.
• The work environment and physical demands described below may be representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Work Environment

• Production area can vary in temperature, it can either be cool or warm depending on the season and possibly humid in the summer months.
• Concrete floors are slippery, especially when wet.
• Intact senses of sight, with corrective lenses are necessary.
• Hearing and vision are required in order to be able to hear and read documents pertaining to the job.
• The work environment and physical demands described below may be representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Travel on company business

Not requiredOccasionallyFrequentlyRegularly

Sit

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Work at computer

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Stand

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Walk

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Stoop, crouch or kneel

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Reach with hands and arms

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Climb or balance

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Exposure to excessive noise

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

Not requiredFrequently required

Occasionally requiredRegularly required

Lift Weights or Exert Force (check frequency and pounds)

Not required ………………………….up to 10 lbs up to 25 lbsup to 50 lbs

Occasionally …………………………..up to 10 lbs up to 25 lbsup to 50 lbs

Frequently ………………………….…up to 10 lbs up to 25 lbsup to 50 lbs

Regularly …………….………….….....up to 10 lbs up to 25 lbsup to 50 lbs

Level of noise typical for the work environment of this job

Quiet (little to no noise level)

Moderate (example: business office with computers and printers, regular office conversation, reception area, etc)

Loud (example: plant environment with equipment, fork lift trucks, etc)