Packer

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp in Vernon, CA, is hiring a Packer to accurately package products into labeled containers. The role requires standing for long shifts, receiving on-the-job training, and potential rotation across packing stations to build cross-functional skills.

Ideal candidates will have good manual dexterity, reliability, and the ability to follow safety and GMP procedures. The position offers hourly pay with opportunities for routine process improvements.

Qualifications

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Self-starter and able to handle a versatile workload.
• Clear communication and ability to follow instructions.
• Innovative, problem solver and able to juggle priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assembles carton boxes and prepares containers for products.
• Marks cartons according to product specs and density.
• Picks product from conveyor belt and places into containers.
• Spot checks weight and quantity in each container.
• Wraps trays, inspects seals, and stacks boxes on pallets.
• Rotates through stations to support cross-training and ergonomics.

Skills

Organization skills

Time management

Self-starter

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

On-the-job training

Job description

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

Position Summary

To pack the proper amount of product in appropriate containers.

Essential Functions

• The packer duties involve different workstations that include the following:
• Assembles carton boxes by folding & bending &/or taping them into place.
• Marks carton boxes according to product specifications.
• Stands by conveyor belt and picks up product and places it in appropriate container.
• Spot checks weight of product or that correct number of product is being placed in container.
• Picks up trays filled with correct amount of product and puts trays through the wrapping machine and/or taping machine.
• Inspects wrapped trays to make sure they are completely sealed.
• Picks up wrapped trays and places them in carton boxes (cases).
• Stacks boxes (cases) on a pallet.
• Whenever possible, Packers are rotated to the different positions to cross-train and for ergonomic reasons to prevent cumulative trauma injury.
• Report any food safety or quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Follows J&J Snack Food’s Food Safety Plan (FSP), the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and the Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Follows all OSHA safety rules and all food safety laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, the Packer must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
• Excellent in all forms of communication.
• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

Education And Experience

• Education and training: On-the-job training
• Job-related experience: Prefer packing experience in food industry.
• Managerial experience N/A
• Technical knowledge and skills:
• Must be able to count.
• Must be able to stand up entire shift, which may include overtime.
• Good manual dexterity & eye-hand coordination.
• Basic bilingual skills.

US Hourly Pay Range

$17.51 - $17.51 USD

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.