Packaging Technician- Colby, WI

Packaging Technician- Colby, WI

General Requirements

• Follow time and attendance guidelines in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment and accept and follow directions.
• Able to stand for long periods while leaning forward.
• Ability to regularly lift and / or carry up to 70 pounds individually or with assistance.
• Continuously lift up to 35 pounds and moving or stacking on a pallet for at least two hours.
• Ability to squat and bend frequently during shift.
• Ability to grasp, reach, twist, push and / or pull using both hands and wrists continuously.
• Capable of accurately operating and reading a scale.
• Able to work around moving conveyors without motion sickness.
• Tolerant of seasonally very warm temperatures.

Shift Hours: 6am-2pm, with possible overtime on weekends and holidays. Must have schedule flexibility. 

Quality Control Requirements

• Appreciation for cleanliness and sanitation, keeping work area clean and organized.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Awareness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and its importance.
• Follow all Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines.
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene and wear appropriate apparel for the job.

Note: Required to report food safety problems or concerns immediately to a person with authority to initiate action as indicated on the organizational chart.

Safety Requirements

• Be aware of and follow up to date OSHA regulations that apply to the tasks in your job.
• Practice safe lifting techniques, bending and lifting with your legs not your back.
• Pivot with your feet avoiding twisting at the waist.
• Be aware of your surroundings, watching for forklift traffic and trip hazards such as pallets or cords.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job you are doing.
• Never operate equipment for which you have not been properly trained or certified for.

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job Responsibilities

• Pick up, move, manipulate and count pouches of product at a rapid pace.
• Accurately and neatly arrange cases on to pallets in compliance with instructions.
• Operate a scale to accurately monitor and add or subtract pouches to reach correct case weights.
• Apply correct labels uniformly on cases and pallets.
• Review and verify accuracy of containers, labels and ink jet messaging.
• Properly fold, tape and/or insert liners into boxes.
• Handle cheese products in order to cut into smaller pieces and repackage as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Team Leader, Supervisor or Management.
• Report any suspicious activity related to food defense.