Packing / Twister (2nd Shift)

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp in the United States, a leader in the snack industry for over 50 years, provides branded snacks to foodservice and retail across the U.S. Its products include SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros.

The Inspection and transfer of finished product into proper containers, along with maintaining GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation practices, defines the essential work on the packaging line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience is optional.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SOPs and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Shape dough into pretzels by hand.
• Move finished product into containers in correct quantities.
• Adhere to safety regulations and assist with related duties.
• Maintain carton stock for packaging line.
• Report accidents or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Follow company safety rules.
• Inspect materials and containers at each packaging step.
• Report deficiencies affecting product quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Math skills

Food safety

Personal hygiene

Safety rules

Work environment

Education

HS diploma

Entry-level training

Equivalent experience

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

Inspection and transfer of finished product into proper product containers.

Essential Functions

• Manually shape dough into pretzels
• Transfers finished product and/or inspected rework product into secondary and primary containers in the proper number and manner.
• Complies with all safety regulations. Performs other related work as assigned.
• Assists in keeping carton former stocked with cartons.
• Reports all accidents/injuries and unsafe conditions to shift supervisor.
• Abides by safety rules as outlined in "Employee Handbook".
• Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process.
• Reports to shift supervisor and /or packaging lead any deficiencies which could affect the finished product quality.
• Performs all other related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Must be able to work with limited supervision. Be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision. Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs’, HACCP, SOP’s, sanitation practices, & Product Trace & Recovery pertaining to the food industry
• Personal hygiene must meet company and government sanitation requirements.
• Abide by safety rules as outlined in company policies and procedures.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• or up to one month related experience or training;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel Requirements

• None

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.