1st Shift Traypacker Operator (Caser) - BL Department

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Sets up the bar-coding system as directed by shop order instructions ensuring that each pallet receives bar-code stickers and proper use of ship by placards
• Understands the proper placement of case code placard on each pallet
• Sets up the wrapper as directed by shop order instructions, including cutting slits in wrap when product is hot
• Understands and responds to equipment deviations, acts quickly to bring equipment back under process control
• Performs quality checks for correct product:
  
  • correct label
  • label application
  • correct tray
  • tray formation
  • correct print
  • print is legible
  • correct film
  • film is tight on case with no burn holes
• Notifies supervision of any current or potential mechanical concerns of equipment
• Cases up all dents and unused product in proper cartons, clearly marked as:
  
  • (DENTS, wholes, stewed, diced, etc.)
  • (GOOD, wholes, stewed, diced, etc.)
• Performs changeover duties on equipment as required for can size changes
• Performs equipment cleaning as required or scheduled
• Manages the use of stretch wrap film to minimize waste
• Inspects empty pallets to ensure minimum standards are met
• Perform other responsibilities, as required by management
• Adhere to Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP's, safety, quality and sanitation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of all case palletizer equipment operations
• Ability to read and understand: shop order instructions, case codes and can codes
• Have a working knowledge of bar coding systems and operations
• Ability to use basic math & writing skills necessary to complete required paperwork

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Effective eye/hand coordination is preferred
• Must have good visual acuity for machine/product inspection
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Ability to multi-task
• Good written and verbal communication skills -Must be able to read and write English
• On the job training includes shadowing an experienced operator and packaging department training program
• Follows directions well

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct: None
Indirect: None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
• Standing- to complete most all tasks
• Walking
• Climbing stairs repetitively
• Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
• Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
• Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
• Squatting
• Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
• Twisting- to perform work activities
• Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
• Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
• Frequent lifting of boxes is required (empty and full)
• Lift cases of product on/off line, up to 23-44 pounds
• Lift up to 50 pounds

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust

• Attitude and Commitment

• Diversity

• Customer Service

• Company Engagement

• Quality

• Cost Consciousness

Other

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)