Packer

Meiji America; Spring Garden Township (York County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Meiji America is seeking a Packer to assemble packaging materials and ready finished goods for shipping. You will follow packaging specifications and GMP guidelines in a collaborative environment, ensuring accurate labeling and appearance of products.

The role requires reading and recording instructions, maintaining safe practices, and supporting training and line improvements as needed. High school diploma or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to work in a team environment and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Follows GMP requirements and packaging specifications.
• Ability to read and follow written packaging instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare packaging materials and cartons for finished products.
• Pack products at appropriate line speeds and inspect for defects.
• Label cartons clearly for appearance and location; stack finished product as directed.
• Assist with training new employees and maintain downtime and cleaning routines.

Skills

Teamwork

GMP compliance

Packaging handling

Quality focus

Basic math

Reading/writing instructions

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Summary:

The primary function of a Packer is to prepare packaging materials and pack finished products in accordance with packaging specifications and ensure all food safety and quality protocols are followed. The Packer must be able to work at varying speeds based on different equipment and production rates in a team environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Works well with others, fostering a team atmosphere.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area at all times.
• Comply with all GMP requirements.
• Consistently meets packing line speed standards without assistance.
• Prepares cartons and/or trays needed for packaging of finished product.
• Understands how to properly stack finished product, including displays for appearance.
• Understands how to properly label cartons and packaging for appearance and location.
• Inspect finished product and remove out of specification and defective pieces prior to packing.
• Assist with break relief as needed.
• Knowledge of reworking and repacking process.
• Assist or oversee the training of new employees.
• Assisting with downtime and cleaning.
• Ability to use a manual pallet jack and palletize product.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and record written instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Notify Supervision of any issues.
• Must adhere/comply with all Company policies, procedures and practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School or equivalent or relevant experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands:
  • Standing – X
  • Walking – X
  • Sitting – X
  • Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling – X
  • Use hands to lift or feel – X
  • Pushing and Pulling – X
  • Reaching with hands/arms above and below – X
• Lift / Force:
  • Up to 10 pounds – X
  • Up to 25 pounds – X
  • Up to 50 pounds – X
  • Up to 100 pounds – X
  • Over 100 pounds – X

**If 50 pounds or more, a team lift is required. A team lift consists of two or more people.

• Audio/Visual Demands:
  • Hearing – X
  • Near Vision – X
  • Far Vision – X
  • Peripheral Vision – X
  • Color Discrimination – X
  • Depth Perception – X
• Exposures:
  • Cold – X
  • Heat – X
  • Dampness – X
  • Heights – X
  • Vibration – X
  • Skin Irritation – X
  • Lung Irritation – X
  • Risk Radiation – X
  • Risk Electrical Shock – X