SUMMARY: The Herb Packer is responsible for cleaning, trimming, cutting & packaging assigned herbs at the packaging line.
This position requires the Herb Packer to work with his/her hands and may use scissors to cut & clean the herbs when necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Identifies; herbs, size & weights for packaging containersUtilizes Company's product effectively to maximize yields while maintaining high quality standardsMeets work site's hourly quota after completing two weeks of training in packing the Company's herbsCommunicates with the Line Coordinator to meet production goalsEmbraces diversity well and can work close with others as neededCommunicates effectively with all personnelSupports Food Safety programs and adheres to Company's procedures and policiesFollows department training guidelines, best practices and operating proceduresMaintains an organized working areaWears personal protective equipment when it is necessary to ensure the Company's complianceAdapts well to changes within the assigned department and follows directions from managementReports any observed safety hazards to the immediate SupervisorOther duties may be assigned by management
Requirements
Basic mathGood attendance PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Knowledge and understanding of GMPs, HACCP & Quality/Hold proceduresKnowledge and understanding of Management CommitmentKnowledge and understanding of Food Safety Policy StatementKnowledge and understanding of Organizational ChartKnowledge and understanding to report any Food Safety issues ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: Positive attitudeStrong work ethicTeamwork and flexibility to get the job doneAbility to work in a supervised setting WORK ENVIRONMENT: Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work in a cold packaging warehouse (30 to 55 Degrees Fahrenheit) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to work flexible hours (8-10+ Hrs.
)Must be able to stand for periods of 8 - 10+ hours during a regular work dayMay involve some repetitive motionsMust be able to lift 40 pounds - More than 40 pounds requires a team liftMay also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containersConstant handling/grasping and frequent fine finger manipulation TRAVEL: N/A
COGNITIVE/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Ability to observe and identify surroundingsAbility to communicate with Supervisors, Line Coordinators, and coworkersAbility to examine and inspect containers, and products to ensure that packing specifications are metAbility to measure, weigh, and count products and materials
Salary Description
18.50 hourly