Packer Nights

Newly Weds Foods; Broadview, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Cash Accumulation Plan-401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a Packer for night shifts (M-F: 4pm–4am) to support the production line by setting up and operating auxiliary equipment. You will assist the machine operator to ensure product quality and meet throughput goals, while handling labeling and packaging tasks.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and basic math skills. The position offers a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and paid holidays.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Packer Nights

Hours: M-TH: 4pm - 4am

Compensation: $18.50/hr + $0.85shift differential

Job Summary:

A packer performs an important function supporting the production line by setting up and operating auxiliary line equipment. This position assists the machine operator to produce a quality product and meet production throughput goals.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• 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

Essential Functions:

• 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.

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.

Work Environment:

The job is performed in the production area where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.