Food Production Worker

SUMMARY

Responsible for packaging the manufactured food product with the use of machinery and placing filled boxes in the appropriate pallet. Once boxes have been accounted for on the pallet, production worker will pull the filled pallet and properly place it in its local on the production floor with an electric pallet jack and move it to the assigned location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Operation of the weigh-pack machine: Requires standing at all times. The employee (operator) ensures all product is properly being processed in accordance with digitally programmed codes.
• Production worker may provide assistance to the operator in the form of placing boxes underneath receiving funnel, replacing filled box, taping boxes, and coding box before placing on pallets.
• Sealing and boxing: While standing, once the weigh-pack reaches product weight, the employee seals the box. Writes the code number for product box and then places it on the pallet.
• The employee must be able to lift flour bags up to 50 lbs and or sealed boxes weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Checking product: While standing, the employee will require the use of both hands to inspect the product.
• Documentation: When assigned, ensure appropriate product information is written in the required production document(s).
• Ensure all appropriate PPE (hairnet, beard net, smock, and foot cover slippers) is worn at all times while in the production area.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs in a safe manner when lifting material weighting up to 40lbs
• Good manual dexterity and eye coordination is a plus
• Previous working experience in a fast-pace food production environment is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Working knowledge of floor jacks electric and or manual is a plus
• Production packing, labeling and palletizing products is a plus
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Must maintain a clean work area at all times.