Operator- Packing (3Rd Shift)

Georgia Nut Company (GNC) is a food manufacturing company that combines classic recipes with state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide consumers with both everyday confections they love and innovative snacks that continue to drive our industry. Founded in 1945, GNC has been a family owned business for over four generations, bringing forth new ideas and driving the entrepreneurial spirit of the company into the future. Our mission is to create a pleasurable eating experience for our customers by offering high quality confections and snacks while maintaining an unrelenting commitment to excellence.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Packing Operator is responsible for packing product into a finished good according to customer requirements. The role will help execute daily set up (table, tape machine, conveyor), maintain 5s (clean and organize), changeovers (SSOP), packing (labeling, mixing, form boxes, applying code date per specifications), HACCP forms, consumption of material, and RAF reporting. The hand packing operator will also communicate and document efficiency standards while reporting inefficiencies to supervisor.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and validate transfers with correct item numbers and quantities.
• Report problems with quality, equipment, material shortages, and incorrect formulas to the supervisor as they occur.
• Report and document metal detector rejects per policy.
• Ensure that production is running smoothly.
• Run a continuous process from one shift to the next. One operator taking over for the other operator while in process of a mix (tag in tag out).
• Keep area clean and organized at all times.
• Complete passport labels and apply to pallet as completed.
• Turn paperwork into supervisor upon completion of your shift.
• Perform allergen cleanings and have quality assurance sign off on paperwork.
• Adhere and follow all process procedures related to specifications.
• Adhere to material usages and provide feedback on any investigation.
• Follow all production, general manufacturing, and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform all equipment set-ups.
• Provide feedback to upper management for continuous improvement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must wear proper personal protective equipment including uniform, face mask, hair net, latex gloves, bump cap, earplugs, and safety shoes
• Will be standing on concrete, stair climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, and turning for a full eight-hour shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Required to work weekends during peak season and/or overtime when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be well-organized with high attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully prioritize workload.
• Ability to perform basic math and reading skills, such as reading labels, formulas, and directions.
• Knowledge of measurement, percentages, and ratios.
• Dependable and adaptable to a fast paced work environment.