Packaging – Generic Position

Primary Duties:

• Keep a reasonable flow of meat products going through the packaging machines
• Inspect meat product and packaging before it becomes a final product to remove and catch deformities, imperfections, and any other quality control issue that may cause the product to be rejected
• Required to lift, push, and pull products to maintain a reasonable flow of products
• Place finished product into pre-formed boxes for distribution to customer
• Check temperature of product to ensure it has reached cool enough temperature required for packaging

Secondary Duties:

• Occasionally required to make cartons and labels for packaging
• Occasionally required to place finished goods on the designated pallet for shipping
• Use good manufacturing practices for food handling
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workplace
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required
• All production workers are expected to be available to work in all areas of production

Physical Requirements:

• Capability to stand in one place for 80% of the shift (8+ hours per day)
• Capability to walk throughout department for 20% of the shift (8+ hours per day)
• Capability to lift up to 20-25 lbs. on a frequent basis
• Requires the frequent use of both hands and arms
• Capability to bend, twist, and squat as needed throughout the shift (8+ hours per day)
• Capability to push, pull wheeled racks weighing up to 300 lbs. empty up to 1000 lbs. when loaded

Working Conditions/Physical Environment

• Due to refrigeration that is required for the products, the room temperature is maintained at a temperature between 28 degrees (F) and 34 degrees (F), therefore candidates must be able to work in this environment constantly throughout the shift (8+ hours per day)

Equipment and Machinery Used

• Frank-Pack, Peeler, plastic packaging, knives, cardboard boxes, tape dispensers, and other materials necessary to the production and packaging of products

Basic Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States
• Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check
• Must be able to read and comprehend English
• Must know basic mathematic skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division for purposes of a proper count of product in a variety of boxes and packaging sizes
• Desired Job Requirements: Prior experience in food and beverage manufacturing Prior experience working in a cold environment