Packer 1st Shift (7am-3pm)

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JOB TITLE: Packer
JOB TYPE: Beginner/Entry Level General Labor
LOCATION: Hanover, Pennsylvania

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Packer is responsible for working on the production floor to manually pack and create product into boxes, trays, and cartons while also completing the final quality inspection of finished goods.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepares cardboard cartons/trays for product packing by folding, taping, sorting, and labeling cartons, securing carton ends together and placing cartons/trays on the work area. Checks to ensure tape guns/taper have sufficient amount of tape.
* Visual Inspections of final product packaging for product integrity including, but not limited to bag registration, code dates, prices, bag, and cases for proper seals. Removes out of specifications product and communicates packaging problems.
* Fills cartons/displays based on packaging specs. Ensures that products are packaged in cases with appropriate. corresponding labels, if applicable tapes and seals cartons.
* Stacks correct number of cartons/trays on pallets/skids using correct stacking pattern. If applicable, utilizes pallet jack to move finished goods weighing up to 300lbs.
* Clears loose product from turntable/area; discards defective bags, boxes, trays; sweeps loose product off the floor.
* Assists with product rework according to plant expectations.
* Practices and adheres to appropriate Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
* Keeps work area clean/adheres to 5S protocols.
* Stores packaging room supplies in designated areas.
* Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions.
* Removes trash from work area floor; keeps turntables/area clean; follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights.
* Performs sanitation tasks as directed (including, but not limited to equipment washes, seasoner cleanings, and wipeouts).
* Prepares line for startup and assist with any equipment changeovers, when applicable.
* May operate tray making and/or stapling machines.
* Required to be Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) certified and use LOTO rules when preforming mandatory cleanings.
* Reports any issues to Machine Operators, Coordinator, or Supervisor as appropriate.
* Picking defects from product stream.
* May perform other duties as required.
* Mandatory overtime may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required

Experience: 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting: Seldom
Driving: Never
Standing: Continuously
Walking: Frequently
Using hands: Continuously
Climbing: Occasionally
Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally
Talking/Hearing: Continuously
Two Handed Carry: Frequently
Reaching: Continuously
Pushing: Continuously
Pulling: Continuously
Overhead Work Standing: Occasionally
Ladder Climbing: Frequently

Repetitive Twisting Standing: Continuously
Fine motor Skills/Manipulation: Continuously
Bending: Continuously
Vison (Far, Near, Peripheral, and Depth Perception): Continuously
Follow Directions and Routines: Frequently
Concentrate, Memorize, and Recall: Frequently
Analyze Data: Seldom
Problem Solving: Seldom
Work Independently with Appropriate Judgment: Frequently
Read, Write, Comprehend Numbers and Words: Frequently

Lift/Carry/Push Weight:
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously
Up to 25 lbs.: Continuously
Up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never (must be with assistance)
More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never (must be with assistance)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $18.60

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.