Packaging

QPS Employment Group; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Packaging Associate for our Pleasant Prairie, WI facility. The role offers 1st or 2nd shift with hours from 7:00am to 3:45pm or 3:45pm to 1:30am; pay ranges from $16.00 to $17.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean pack-out areas, weighing totes, labeling, and assisting with packaging equipment. Candidates should be able to lift up to 75 lbs and work weekends/overtime as needed. High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to work in a cooler environment at 35–40°F.
• Dependable and detail-oriented.
• Able to follow directions and work under minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work weekends and overtime hours as needed.
• Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pack out production areas in clean, sanitary conditions.
• Track, record and weigh inedible totes or barrels, emptying trash containers.
• Dispose and label inedible collected.
• Break down empty combos.
• Remove old printing and labels from combos before reuse.
• Attend to current needs of the process by responding to instructions of the Production Supervisor/Foreman.
• Assist with preparing and disassembling packaging equipment for operation.
• Place each bag in correct box and inspect seals.
• Assist with rework to prevent cross-contamination and allergen concerns.
• Complete assigned paperwork.
• Operate manual hand jack as needed.
• Ensure boxes, labels, and supplies for production and changeover are staged.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Communication

Lift 75 lbs

Weekend/overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Packaging Wage: $16.00 - $17.00/hour Shift: 1st or 2nd Hours: 7:00am - 3:45pm or 3:45pm - 1:30am in Pleasant Prairie, WI

Responsibilities

• Maintain pack out production areas in clean and sanitary conditions
• Track, record and weigh inedible totes or barrels, emptying trash containers
• Dispose and label inedible collected
• Break down empty combos
• Remove old printing and labels from combo before reused
• Attend to current needs of the process by responding immediately to the expressed instructions of the Production Supervisor and/or Production Foreman
• Assist with preparing and disassembling packaging equipment for operation of meat-processing or sanitation
• Place each bag in correct box, visually inspecting each bag to ensure proper seal
• Assist with the collection, opening, and reuse of rework ensuring proper identification of product and line to eliminate cross contamination and allergen concerns
• Complete assigned paperwork
• Operate manual hand jack as needed
• Ensure boxes, labels, and all other supplies needed for the production run and any changeover are present are staged to facilitate smooth production

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Able to withstand working in a cooler environment consisting of refrigerated temperatures maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit
• Dependable and detail-oriented
• Able to follow directions and work under minimal supervision
• Good communication skills
• Able to work weekends and overtime hours as needed
• Able to multi-task in fast paced environment
• Able to lift up to 75lbs

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