Packaging Operator - 1st Shift - Food Manufacturing

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Operator in Boardman Township, Ohio. The successful candidate will be responsible for labeling, packaging, and palletizing SGFM products. This role requires operating equipment, performing quality checks, and adhering to all safety regulations.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with preferred manufacturing experience. The position requires physical stamina to handle heavy lifting and operating machinery in fluctuating temperatures.

Qualifications

• 3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write English fluently.
• Frequently lift weights up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to label, package, and palletize products.
• Perform quality checks in accordance with regulations.
• Follow safety regulations and procedures.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Basic mathematics and reading

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title

Packaging Operator

Reports To

Production Supervisor

Position Summary

Label, package, and palletize SGFM products. Changeover equipment is required for the job.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate equipment required to label, package, and palletize SGFM products and maintain the shrink wrapper.
• Changeover equipment required to label, package, and palletize SGFM products.
• Perform quality checks in accordance with SGFM/Quality regulations.
• Clean and maintain your work area per SGFM/Quality regulations.
• Learn to use the proper tools to changeover, clean, and perform quality checks.
• Properly fill out paperwork required for the job and enter it into the touch screen system.
• Follow safety regulations and procedures required by SGFM/Quality/SQF/GMP’s/OSHA regulations/Preventative Controls.
• Operate a forklift and Pallet Jack as required to move pallets around and off the lines (in‑house certification provided).
• When an employee is absent, the Management Team delegates responsibilities to remaining staff to ensure all Food Safety & Quality responsibilities are fulfilled.

Requirements Necessary to Perform This Job Function (Educational & Physical)

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Frequent lifting of weights up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull material in excess of 80 pounds.
• 3 years manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and bend.
• Manual dexterity with ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Basic mathematics and reading.
• Able to read and write English fluently.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and see.
• Climbing ladders and stairs often.
• Able to work in hot/humid (in excess of 110° F) and cold (below −20° F) environments.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

Frequent: Ability

Talk and hear; stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

Occasional

Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

Vision

Use of close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast‑paced production environment involving high speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

Hearing

Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines, and exhaust fans.

Disclaimers and Accommodations

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.