Packer 2nd Shift

TheogCompanies; Bessemer City (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

TheogCompanies in Bessemer City is seeking a Packer to inspect, rework, and pack bags/trays to meet daily production standards while ensuring SQF-compliant quality. This non-exempt, 2nd shift role reports to the Production Manager and sits in a cool environment with potential overtime.

Responsibilities include operating the tray line, verifying codes/expiration dates, and performing duties across packaging areas. Prior food processing experience is preferred but training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in food processing preferred but training provided.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, rework, and pack bags/trays to meet daily production standards and ensure safe, quality food.
• Remove bags or trays from conveyor and box them for packaging.
• Check bag codes, verify expiration dates, and remove foreign objects as needed.
• Move between areas to meet area standards and assist with housekeeping and labeling tasks.

Skills

Good communication

Self-starter / initiative

Cross-train willingness

Learns quickly

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Packer
Salary Range: 16.31+.45 shift differential
Status: Non-Exempt
Days/Shifts: 2nd
Location: Bessemer City:
Reports to: Production Manager

Title: Packer
Salary Range: 16.31+.45 shift differential
Status: Non-Exempt
Days/Shifts: 2nd
Location: Bessemer City:
Reports to: Production Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for inspecting, reworking, and packing bags/trays of product to achieve daily production standards while producing safe quality food (SQF).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Remove bags or trays of salad from the conveyor and place them into boxes.
• When working on the tray line area, the position is responsible for placing tubs on the conveyor belt, adding lids on the tubs or placing tubs into the boxes.
• Check foreign objects, verify bag codes, and ensure expiration dates are accurate.
• Rework products as necessary. - Move between assigned areas throughout the day.
• Meet the standards for each area, including the required number of bags or trays packed within a specified time.
• Perform all other duties assigned by your supervisor, which may include stacking boxes of salad on skids, printing and applying labels, forming boxes, and maintaining good housekeeping practices.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a food processing facility is preferred but not required. We are willing to provide training. A general understanding of plant operations and various departments is beneficial. SKILLS: Good communication skills are essential. The ability to be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative is necessary. Candidates must be capable of learning new tasks quickly and willing to cross train within the packaging area. ADDITIONAL: Must be able to work hands-on in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment. The ability to work independently with limited supervision is required. Regular and acceptable attendance is expected, along with the ability to follow instructions, interact well with coworkers, and adhere to posted work rules and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is conducted in a cool environment with an average temperature of 34°F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present in the area. Work surfaces and floors may be wet. Employees are required to always wear approved shoes and protective equipment. Workers must be able to lift to 10 lbs. unassisted for up to one-third of the workday and lift 6 lbs. overhead as necessary for job duties. The position requires constant standing on a concrete floor, along with reaching, bending, stooping, and performing repetitively hand movements. Additionally, moving machinery, including conveyors and forklifts, operates in the immediate vicinity. Please be aware that our workplace environment may contain or encounter common allergens, such as Milk, Peanuts, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame, Mustard and Sulfites.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts preferred/required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
A high school diploma, GED, or demonstrated ability to perform the required tasks is necessary.

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Department: BUD VA-Production
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position
Sub Company ID/Req #: BUD

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• Have you ever been employed by "TheogCompanies" or its business units, "Bud Antle, LLC", "Braga Family Fresh Farms", "Braga Foods", "organicgirl" or "DFV"?