Packaging Technician - Food Production Line

Newly Weds Foods- Yorkville, IL; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

401K Cash Accumulation Plan

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- Term/Long-Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

New Weds Foods is seeking a Packer to support the production line by setting up and operating auxiliary packaging equipment. You will assist the machine operator to ensure a quality product and meet throughput goals.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, clear communication, and attention to detail in packaging. Work is performed in a production area with aromas and dust; safety equipment is provided.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education.
• Knowledge about manufacturing food preferred.
• Able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing and have good mathematical skills.
• Able to repetitively lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product for embossed lot number and verify all packaging is correct.
• Continue inspection of all packaging throughout the shift, and complete Packaging Inspection Checklist as required.
• Pack product into appropriate shipper and palletize all completed cases in appropriate skid pattern and numerical sequence.
• Produce labels as required for all shippers on assigned production lines. Install ribbons and labels on the label printers as required. Ensure proper issuance of labels to the production lines.
• Communicate any non-conforming situation to the Process Operator, Senior Process Operator, Production Lead-hand, Production Supervisor/Manager and Mechanical staff as required.
• Maintain work area in a clean/safe manner. Report any non-conformance.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment as required.
• Any other packaging duty which may be assigned by the Production Lead-hand/Supervisor/ Manager or designate, as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

New Weds Foods is seeking a Packer to support the production line by setting up and operating auxiliary packaging equipment. You will assist the machine operator to ensure a quality product and meet throughput goals.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, clear communication, and attention to detail in packaging. Work is performed in a production area with aromas and dust; safety equipment is provided.