Packaging Operator I - $15.50+/hr DOE

Post Holdings; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a growing organization focused on producing quality food products. As a Packaging Operator, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet high standards of quality and safety. This position involves hands-on work in a manufacturing environment, where attention to detail and teamwork are essential. You'll be responsible for case packing and palletizing, while also maintaining cleanliness and organization in the workspace. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can contribute to food safety and quality, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to follow specific work direction and adjust as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently case pack and hand palletize pouches and cartons.
• Inspect product for adherence to quality, food safety, and customer requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Operating Powered Industrial Trucks

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks

Job description

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

We don't screen for THC! *

Wage: $15.50+ depending on experience

2nd shift differential: $1.00/hr

3rd shift differential: $1.50/hr

Position Summary:

Our 8th Avenue Packaging Operator I roles support continuous manufacturing at our Eugene facility. This role is responsible for safely, effectively, and efficiently case packing and hand palletizing pouches and cartons. This role is also accountable for monitoring and inspecting production outputs to ensure manufactured goods adhere to quality, food safety, and customer specifications. Employees in these roles also perform critical housekeeping and clean-up responsibilities to support overall quality and food safety program responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently case pack and hand palletize pouches and cartons according to product specifications and customer needs
• Use work order parameters to perform checks of product, packaging, and case printing. Reports any issues or concerns observed
• Frequently inspect product for adherence to quality, food safety, and customer requirements
• Assist with production changeover process by delivering and removing materials using powered industrial trucks and pallet-jacks
• Complete clean up responsibilities during work-area washdowns, based on production schedule. Use cleaning solutions and equipment to safely, thoroughly, and efficiently clean work area
• Accurately complete paperwork and logs during changeovers, washdowns, and First Article events
• Perform routine housekeeping responsibilities according to quality and food safety standards, including: cleaning floors, recycle materials, trash, end of shift clean ups
• Responsible for following policies, standard operating procedures, customer specifications, and GMPs to maintain overall Food Safety and Quality program excellence
• Other duties, as assigned

Education & Experience Required:

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 1+ year(s) work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience operating powered industrial trucks (PIT)
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be able to follow written methods, paying close attention to details
• Must be able to follow specific work direction and adjust as necessary to accomplish the job
• Must be able to maintain legible & accurate records / paperwork as required

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to walk or stand for up to 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach above shoulders for 1+ hours per shift
• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, and stoop for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and feel for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word
• Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound
• Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually

Wage: $15.50+ depending on experience

All offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background check. Attune Foods, LLC’s pre-employment test does not include marijuana/THC.

We don't screen for THC! *

Wage: $15.50+ depending on experience

2nd shift differential: $1.00/hr

3rd shift differential: $1.50/hr

Position Summary:

Our 8th Avenue Packaging Operator I roles support continuous manufacturing at our Eugene facility. This role is responsible for safely, effectively, and efficiently case packing and hand palletizing pouches and cartons. This role is also accountable for monitoring and inspecting production outputs to ensure manufactured goods adhere to quality, food safety, and customer specifications. Employees in these roles also perform critical housekeeping and clean-up responsibilities to support overall quality and food safety program responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently case pack and hand palletize pouches and cartons according to product specifications and customer needs
• Use work order parameters to perform checks of product, packaging, and case printing. Reports any issues or concerns observed
• Frequently inspect product for adherence to quality, food safety, and customer requirements
• Assist with production changeover process by delivering and removing materials using powered industrial trucks and pallet-jacks
• Complete clean up responsibilities during work-area washdowns, based on production schedule. Use cleaning solutions and equipment to safely, thoroughly, and efficiently clean work area
• Accurately complete paperwork and logs during changeovers, washdowns, and First Article events
• Perform routine housekeeping responsibilities according to quality and food safety standards, including: cleaning floors, recycle materials, trash, end of shift clean ups
• Responsible for following policies, standard operating procedures, customer specifications, and GMPs to maintain overall Food Safety and Quality program excellence
• Other duties, as assigned

Education & Experience Required:

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 1+ year(s) work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience operating powered industrial trucks (PIT)
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be able to follow written methods, paying close attention to details
• Must be able to follow specific work direction and adjust as necessary to accomplish the job
• Must be able to maintain legible & accurate records / paperwork as required

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to walk or stand for up to 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach above shoulders for 1+ hours per shift
• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, and stoop for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and feel for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word
• Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound
• Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually

Wage: $15.50+ depending on experience

All offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background check. Attune Foods, LLC’s pre-employment test does not include marijuana/THC.