Full Time Potato Packing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.Other duties may be assigned.

• Make up cases(ifWexxaris down)and place on case conveyer to be filled

• Ensure the proper count of product is in eachcontainer

• Ensurethecontainerhas a legible code and is fit for use

• Monitor conditions of containers

• Monitor the line isoperatingsmoothly and help where necessary

• Add crude trays to the tray maker when necessary

• Unplug tray maker when necessary

• Fold stickers and place into container when spec calls

• Ensure product is trayed and cased correctly and efficiently with minimal amount of waste

• Ensure the shrink wrap, drop bags and overall condition of the pack wrap is in good condition prior to casing

• Ensure the containers have theappropriate caseamountin accordance withcustomer and case specifications

• Strip out product to garbage when necessary

• Aid inmaintainingsanitation of the assigned work area

• Maintain good housekeeping in his/her assigned area: Sweep with a broom and/or squeegee and shovel

• Inform the Supervisorimmediatelyof any finished product change, excessive waste, and/or any unusual condition

• Report any personnel problems, safety violations or hazards, infractions of plant rules, etc. to the Supervisor

• Help train new personnel in the position ofhandpack

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory or lead personnel.

• Assistwith general housekeeping, dump to bulk or clean up when job duties permit

• Rework damaged or restricted cases and bags of product

• Maintain a neat and clean work area at all times, andexhibitgood personal hygiene

• Rework potato product as needed

• Being actively engaged in safety,participatingin safety programs, engaged in safety activities, performing risk assessments anddemonstratingownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other teammembers.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Have the ability and willingness to follow instructions

• Must be able to perform trim line duties

• Sanitationqualifiedrequired.If not qualified,willbe trained.

• Lock-out/tag-out qualified required.If not qualified,willbe trained.

• Must be able to perform cold inspection duties at any given moment

• Must havegood workperformance

• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook

• Be physically able to perform the work

• Must be conscientious and consistent in his/her work

• Be knowledgeable of proper body mechanics and safeliftingtechniques

• Work as a team with all other employees in the hand pack area toinsurework progresses as smoothly as possible

• Possess a working knowledge of how the equipment works

EDUCATION

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions. The proper use of Lockouts, safety procedures, and constant awareness of safety.Beknowledgeableof the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being done. Tools such as shovels, squeegees, brooms, and scrub brushes will be used.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.The employeefrequentlyis required toreach with hands and arms.The employeeis occasionally required tosit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts

• May be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

• May be exposed to cold, hot, and humid conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud