- Location
- Walkerville, MI
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Repack Associate 1 2nd Shift
Position Reports to: Repack Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly $
The roots of our heritage offer us complete focus; from farming through the entire process. We are committed to innovation, quality and customer service. The OPC Family of companies is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices throughout our farming operation, giving us the ability to give our customers “Seed to Fork” varieties of quality potato products, other vegetables and fruits.
The Repack Department is where we are able to pack the product for the stakeholders. It is the finish product in a variety of ways-Bulk line, Bagger, or box line.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
• Serve the needs of customers and all stakeholders
• Adhere to all Food Safety and GMP Policies
Requirements, Expectations & Work Conditions:
- At least 18 years old
- Willing to work in an industrial environment
- Willing to work in a highly regulated food service industry
- Able to lift 30 lbs
- Able to work in a cool environment (production at 35 degrees, freezer at -10 degrees)
Repack Associate's perform necessary repack tasks to ensure overall repack performance and efficiency. Be able to perform any one of the designated jobs below.
Bag Inserter:
• Insert bulk cartons with appropriate poly liner for the carton size
• Inspect bags and cartons for integrity during this task
• Collect the tracking labels from the poly liner boxes used during each item repacked and turn these in to the Repack Administrator
Shaker:
• Inspect product contained in cartons coming from the box filler station; shake cartons to settle product inside the poly liner and fold poly liner over inside the carton to cover product; Turn off conveyor belts and roller track feeding the taper as directed; Monitor the taper in-feed to ensure cartons are moving smoothly and if not correct any blocked carton or press the E-stop on the taper and contact line leader
Stacker:
• Check legibility of carton markings and stack cartons in appropriate configuration for carton size/weight and customer requirement; Monitor the taper/inkjet/metal detector belt for any carton flow interruption and correct as necessary or contact the line leader; In-line
Inspector:
• Constantly inspect the flow of product for anything specified for the specific run, foreign material or cross contamination, if any cross contamination or foreign objects are found inform the line leader immediately
Packer:
• Inspect sealed bags for integrity and any unsealed or out of spec bags are to be thrown in the white reject bins; Build master carton required for each run at your packing station, insert as many bags as required for the designated pack size into cartons and move carton to the taper belt; Strip out any rejected bags back into a collection tote assigned for that run
Tote Scale Operator:
• Setup built totes on designated pallets squarely on tote fill scales and fill totes to designated weight as specified for each run; Distribute product evenly (using a product scoop) over the top of each tote while filling; Inspect the product, during tote filling, for any foreign material or cross contamination. Notify the line leader of any findings
Tote Builder:
• Construct totes from designated stacks and inspect totes for integrity and condition, securely line each tote with appropriate liner designated for the run and maintain the appropriate number of built totes for the pace of the run
Material Handler:
• Break down all incoming packaging materials as they are used, i.e. totes, liners, corner posts, pallets and organize these components as appropriate to type and condition;
• Inspect all totes and pallets for quality and segregate any reusable materials accordingly and ensure all bins, totes, pallets, etc. are properly labeled;
• Empty any leftover vegetation from liner bags into a product waste tote prior to recycling liners;
• Operate the plastic recycling baler as needed to maintain readiness for loading into the recycling trailers.
Single Dump Station Operator:
• Inspect product visible prior to dumping and while product is filling hopper station; Operate dump station carefully to avoid product loss or unnecessary breakage;
• When necessary use assigned equipment for product handling to break up frozen product as necessary; Return empty totes to the loading position and signal forklift driver accordingly;
• Monitor product levels to keep product flow consistent and avoid running out of product; Assist with product preparation, removing tape from totes and staging for use;
• Keep work station/area clean and void of any garbage, materials breakage or processed food; Work together to maintain all required housekeeping in your work area prior to all shift breaks as well as end of shift
• General Responsibilities: Be observant of physical environment, forklift traffic, co-workers and immediate inform line leader, floor supervisor, QA or Repack manager of any safety concerns, hazards, injuries, etc.; Be familiar with equipment E-Stop locations for emergency use
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Broad knowledge and experience in physical labor
• Above average skills in attention to detail; attendance
• Excellent skills in teamwork
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly; be flexible and work within assigned station; take direction
• General knowledge of a manufacturing environment
Education and Experience:
• Degree or equivalent experience: High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Demands of the Position:
• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to stand, reach with arms and hands, stoop, crouch and lift in excess of 50 lbs. Vision abilities required by this job include color recognition and attention to detail. This job may require working a minimum of 10 hours per shift with the flexibility to extend working hours as required.
Work Environment:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Extended periods of physical vibration and moderate to high noise levels are normal. Employee will be required to work in a cold environment that is approximately 40 degrees or lower.
Job Title: Repack Associate 1 2nd Shift
Position Reports to: Repack Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly $
- This a full-time permanent position. 40 hours Vacation after 90 days and benefits after 60 days
- Hours 4:00 pm – 2:00am Monday-Friday. Some Saturdays possible
The roots of our heritage offer us complete focus; from farming through the entire process. We are committed to innovation, quality and customer service. The OPC Family of companies is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices throughout our farming operation, giving us the ability to give our customers “Seed to Fork” varieties of quality potato products, other vegetables and fruits.
The Repack Department is where we are able to pack the product for the stakeholders. It is the finish product in a variety of ways-Bulk line, Bagger, or box line.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
• Serve the needs of customers and all stakeholders
• Adhere to all Food Safety and GMP Policies
Requirements, Expectations & Work Conditions:
- At least 18 years old
- Willing to work in an industrial environment
- Willing to work in a highly regulated food service industry
- Able to lift 30 lbs
- Able to work in a cool environment (production at 35 degrees, freezer at -10 degrees)
Repack Associate's perform necessary repack tasks to ensure overall repack performance and efficiency. Be able to perform any one of the designated jobs below.
Bag Inserter:
• Insert bulk cartons with appropriate poly liner for the carton size
• Inspect bags and cartons for integrity during this task
• Collect the tracking labels from the poly liner boxes used during each item repacked and turn these in to the Repack Administrator
Shaker:
• Inspect product contained in cartons coming from the box filler station; shake cartons to settle product inside the poly liner and fold poly liner over inside the carton to cover product; Turn off conveyor belts and roller track feeding the taper as directed; Monitor the taper in-feed to ensure cartons are moving smoothly and if not correct any blocked carton or press the E-stop on the taper and contact line leader
Stacker:
• Check legibility of carton markings and stack cartons in appropriate configuration for carton size/weight and customer requirement; Monitor the taper/inkjet/metal detector belt for any carton flow interruption and correct as necessary or contact the line leader; In-line
Inspector:
• Constantly inspect the flow of product for anything specified for the specific run, foreign material or cross contamination, if any cross contamination or foreign objects are found inform the line leader immediately
Packer:
• Inspect sealed bags for integrity and any unsealed or out of spec bags are to be thrown in the white reject bins; Build master carton required for each run at your packing station, insert as many bags as required for the designated pack size into cartons and move carton to the taper belt; Strip out any rejected bags back into a collection tote assigned for that run
Tote Scale Operator:
• Setup built totes on designated pallets squarely on tote fill scales and fill totes to designated weight as specified for each run; Distribute product evenly (using a product scoop) over the top of each tote while filling; Inspect the product, during tote filling, for any foreign material or cross contamination. Notify the line leader of any findings
Tote Builder:
• Construct totes from designated stacks and inspect totes for integrity and condition, securely line each tote with appropriate liner designated for the run and maintain the appropriate number of built totes for the pace of the run
Material Handler:
• Break down all incoming packaging materials as they are used, i.e. totes, liners, corner posts, pallets and organize these components as appropriate to type and condition;
• Inspect all totes and pallets for quality and segregate any reusable materials accordingly and ensure all bins, totes, pallets, etc. are properly labeled;
• Empty any leftover vegetation from liner bags into a product waste tote prior to recycling liners;
• Operate the plastic recycling baler as needed to maintain readiness for loading into the recycling trailers.
Single Dump Station Operator:
• Inspect product visible prior to dumping and while product is filling hopper station; Operate dump station carefully to avoid product loss or unnecessary breakage;
• When necessary use assigned equipment for product handling to break up frozen product as necessary; Return empty totes to the loading position and signal forklift driver accordingly;
• Monitor product levels to keep product flow consistent and avoid running out of product; Assist with product preparation, removing tape from totes and staging for use;
• Keep work station/area clean and void of any garbage, materials breakage or processed food; Work together to maintain all required housekeeping in your work area prior to all shift breaks as well as end of shift
• General Responsibilities: Be observant of physical environment, forklift traffic, co-workers and immediate inform line leader, floor supervisor, QA or Repack manager of any safety concerns, hazards, injuries, etc.; Be familiar with equipment E-Stop locations for emergency use
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Broad knowledge and experience in physical labor
• Above average skills in attention to detail; attendance
• Excellent skills in teamwork
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly; be flexible and work within assigned station; take direction
• General knowledge of a manufacturing environment
Education and Experience:
• Degree or equivalent experience: High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Demands of the Position:
• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to stand, reach with arms and hands, stoop, crouch and lift in excess of 50 lbs. Vision abilities required by this job include color recognition and attention to detail. This job may require working a minimum of 10 hours per shift with the flexibility to extend working hours as required.
Work Environment:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Extended periods of physical vibration and moderate to high noise levels are normal. Employee will be required to work in a cold environment that is approximately 40 degrees or lower.
Skills
GMPCustomer ServiceFood SafetyHousekeepingForklift