Job description

Packer
Summary/Objective
The packer is responsible for processing, packaging/repackaging, labeling, and packing product in a timely, efficient manner. The production clerk is also responsible for adhering to safety policies, HACCP and SQF policies/procedures and maintaining the cleanliness of all work areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process product (peel, slice, dice, mince, etc.) according to order specifications.
• Rework distressed produce in accordance with company guidelines.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse, including sweeping and trash removal.
• Operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Add/remove recycled boxes from baler machinery as necessary.
• Select cases to be made (pick), label and put away (pack).
• Perform tasks in accordance with HACCP and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.
• Observe all Company safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper PPE (personal protective equipment) is in use at all times.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in an ethical manner and in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Works with Quality Assurance Team to ensure specific Good Manufacturing Practices are being followed.
• Employee shall adhere to all company food safety policies, procedures, and trainings.

Competencies

• Time Management.
• Technical Capacity.
• Organizational Skills.
• Communication Proficiency.

Required, Education and Experience:
Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred.

Experience

• 1+ years of previous work experience.
• Experience in a food processing environment preferred.
• Familiarly with SQF and HACCP policies and procedures is a plus.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to our Mattapoisett facility is required.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach; climb and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to work in tight and/or dim places and be comfortable with heights.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Language Skills:
None required. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (Preferred):
Servsafe certification is desirable.
HCCP certification preferred.
SQF certification preferred.
Forklift and/or Pallet Jack certification.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration on the production floor. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Sunday, with 40 hours per week. Hours of work are 8 hours scheduled daily, with mandatory overtime as needed. Must have the ability to work weekends and extended hours.
Travel
Limited travel is required for this position; some travel to the company headquarters in New Bedford, MA is expected.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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