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Old Dutch Foods Inc
Packaging Personnel - 2nd Shift
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Packager consolidates and packages goods for safe and efficient storage and transport. Works at a factory or at a trade or transportation facility.
$38,396 / year median in Minnesota
+6% projected growth
Job Description
2nd Shift
- Monday
Friday:
2 PM- 10 PM Job Summary Pack bags of snacks into a container and/or case for shipping.
Major Job Duties:
Neatly pack the correct amount of product, in the correct configuration, into correct shipping cases. See flip chart back of each machine. Continuously check products for proper bag seals, film, visual seasoning check, code dates and proper cartons and their labels. Monitor for damaged products or equipment malfunction to maintain quality and quantity. Notify PMO or maintenance if deviation is noted so appropriate corrective action can be done accordingly. Make and/or fold and place case label onto the shipping cartons/ trays. Follow directions as given by supervisor & inform supervisor of problems with quality/ quantity. Be observant to catch coding or packaging imperfections. See sample bag hung on machine. Push carts of finished products to packaging equipment. Fold flaps of filled cartons and/or strap them shut. Adequately perform all positions to continue non-stop production. Housekeeping- keep work area clear of debris.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Read and follow directions. Communicate with others to maintain safety and quality of product. Past experience in manufacturing or machine paced setting a plus. Work well with others.Essential Job Functions:
1. The ability to pack products to company specifications into shipping cases, up to 65 bags per min. to keep up with machine pace. 2. Count the correct amount of bags to be placed in a shipping case. 3. Grasp objects with hands continuously. 4. Reach out with hand and arms continuously and at shoulder level or overhead. 5. Work in small or tight work areas due to equipment positioning. 6. Lift /Push/Pull cases, carts or pallet jacks with a force weight of 40 lbs. 7. Bend slightly at the waist or hips 40 to 50% of the workday. 8. Work cautiously on slippery floors. 9. Work in noise- wear hearing protection if required in work area.