Packer, 2nd Shift Corn (2:30pm-10:30pm) - $19.00/hour

C.H. Guenther & Son; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a dedicated Packer for their 2nd shift. In this role, you'll be essential in maintaining efficient production lines, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety standards. The position involves manual packaging, operating machinery, and participating in safety initiatives. Join a company that values quality, safety, and teamwork, while offering competitive compensation and a supportive work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to grow in the food manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience with food manufacturing machinery.
• Knowledge of product specifications and packaging requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production lines and ensure product packaging meets specifications.
• Participate in safety training and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Self-Motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP System

RF Gun

Auto Baggers

Ilapak

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Packer, 2nd Shift Corn (2:30pm-10:30pm) - $19.00/hour

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The Packer is responsible for maintaining the production lines running efficiently and ensuring all product is packaged by the specifications and guidelines. The Packer will have job rotations within their shift that may include manual packaging, sealing product, organizing product into boxes, and putting product on pallets, and operating pallet jacks to move/transport finished product or raw materials to other locations. The Packer will also perform visual product inspections and report any issues. The Packer must be knowledgeable of all product specifications and be familiar with production reports. The Packer will always prioritize safety and general manufacturing practices. The packer will access product specifications via the company’s ERP system and will be required to enter data into the system.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Food Safety & Safety: Always perform tasks according to Safety and Food Safety Standards.
• Participate in safety training programs and contribute to the development of safety initiatives to promote a culture of safety.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA) and company policies and trainings related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations (e.g., HACCP, Food Safety, GMP’s, Food Fraud/Defense, Allergens, Organic, Gluten Free)
• Expected to be knowledgeable about the products being packed; this includes the product specifications, and the weight of each tortilla produced.
• Retrieves product specifications from company ERP system.
• Identifies and understands the specifications of the box and/or bag in which the product will be packed in.
• Programs the date machine (of bags and boxes) for different products produced during the day according to rotation.
• Prepares the workstation at the start of the shift with bags and boxes that will be used during the day. Maintains the work area clean and organized as per the company’s good housekeeping policy throughout the shift.
• Responsible for meeting productivity goals by following the production schedule according to specifications.
• Participates in line rotation throughout the day or workweek as needed; this may include that you move to other lines, help co-workers or clean other lines during machine downtime or break/lunch coverage.
• Assures continuous communication with the leader and machine operators when there are deficiencies with the product (i.e., raw, or overcooked tortillas, light or heavy tortilla weight, small or oversize tortilla). In general, the packer will foster proactive communication with co-workers and communicate with leader.
• Operates Auto Baggers, Ilapak, and auto baggers.
• Completes change overs on the entire packaging area (vision system, counter stacker, auto bagger, bag printer, weight).
• Enters production information into TGI (Machine Log) and completes product pathways into TGI system.
• Assures that all down time is entered in the Machine Log system.
• Retrieves packaging materials from the warehouse and returns all packaging materials to the warehouse storage at the end of the run.
• Must have proficient use of computer and RF gun.
• Practices continuous rotation within the assigned workstations, packaging tortillas, boxing tortillas, lifting boxes up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift.
• Assistance in QA program that may include pH verification, Metal Detection Program, recording PH levels and identifying any errors in specification due to pH levels, or line quality checks.
• Responsible for following and complying with all SQF requirements.
• Maintains workstations per SQF guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• Grade School level; High School Diploma/ GED a plus.
• 1-2 years’ experience operating or working with food manufacturing machinery equipment or similar experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience following work task specifications, SOP’s, recipes, etc.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have proficient communications skills both verbal and written.
• Must be proficient in basic math skills and the proper use of a calculator.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have proficient analytical skills.
• Must have proficient problem-solving skills.
• Must have organizational skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be self-motivated; able to identify errors in the product, and packaging materials.
• Must be able to work at the required speed, following the established safety requirements.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform work while standing during prolonged periods.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp and work in adverse and awkward positions.
• Must be reliable, punctual and have schedule flexibility including working weekends, Holidays, and off-shifts as needed.
• Must be able to comply with company attendance and punctuality policy.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Must adhere to a drug and alcohol zero tolerance policy.
• Must be able to comply with and follow all food safety, and third-party certification policies (SQF, Gluten-Free and Organic, etc.).
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

• Continual walking and standing on hard surface, climbing, and descending steps.
• Continual bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up-to 50 lbs.
• Exposed to rotating and reciprocating parts.
• Driving industrial equipment such as big joe or pallet jacks.
• Exposed to cool, hot temperatures and noise.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Temperatures ranging to very warm conditions.
• Loud noises generated from equipment.
  
  

Expectations

• Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.
  
  

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Manufacturing

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