Packaging Operator Revolution Farms Caledonia, MI
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Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Revolution Farms - Packaging Operator
All are encouraged to apply! Join Peckham - WORK. GROW. ADVANCE.
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Important Information:
Wage: $15.00 per hour
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
Location: Revolution Farms - 2901 76th Street SE Caledonia MI 49316
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO PUBLIC TRANSPORATION ROUTES TO THIS LOCATION
SUMMARY
The Packing Operator is responsible for loading and packingRevolution Farmsproducts as well as performing sanitation to ensure quality and compliance with food safety standards.This role involvesoperatingmachinery performing repetitive tasks at high speed andmaintaininga clean and organized work environment. The position requires attention to detail adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a climate-controlled environment with temperatures around36F.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Properly loads and package Revolution Farms products on assigned machines
- Inspects produce for defects contamination and foreign materials during load and packing; report any issues promptly
- Inspect packaging for defects or contamination; report any issues promptly
- Meets or exceed established production efficient standards
- Rotate workstations as required to support workflow
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with company standards
- Complete all required Sanitation Standard Operations Procedures (SSOPs) including beginning and end of day and ongoing throughout shift
- Comply with all written Good Manufacturing and Agricultural Practices (GMPs/GAPs) at all times including but not limited to personal clothing personal items personal hygiene food safety attire and proper food handling and sanitation.
- Support and maintain the placement and storage of produce packaging and other materials in their designated areas within the packing cooler
- Adhere to standards for material storage including maintaining 6-inch clearance from walls keeping items off the ground and establishing lanes between products.
- Perform high-speed repetitive tasks such as machine operation hand packing palletization and shipping
- Understand lettuce blend ingredients and ratios using bath math skills
- Be able to properly identify all lettuce varieties and bleds visually
- Organize produce and packaging to comply with First In First Out (FIFO) procedures
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions
- Communicate effectively with other Team Members and Staff
- Contribute positively to team goals and maintain a collaborative work environment
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 18 years old
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis
- Must be able to read numbers on a digital scale
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Grasping sorting handling lifting bending crouching twisting standing walking carrying pushing pulling balancing stooping kneeling
- Repetitive motions eye/hand/foot coordination machine operation handling tools sweeping and similar motions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Ability to operate a pallet jack and maneuver loads weighing up to 1000 pounds
- ability to communicate verbally and in writing
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.
- Frequent grasping sorting handling lifting during loading and packaging processes
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds frequently
- Repetitive motions associated with high-speed production tasks
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this position the employee will work in a climate-controlled Packing Cooler with temperatures around 36 degrees Fahrenheit. The packing cooler has an unfinished concrete floor. The floor is sometimes wet (during sanitation). The facility uses sanitizing footbath mats through which require the ability to step in and out of the tray over a 2.5 raised edge. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate
OTHER INFORMATION
This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information height weight marital status veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. EEO is Law
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SPECIAL NOTES
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EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information height weight marital status veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE
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Business Line:
Revolution FarmsLocation:
Grand Rapids MIWorker Sub-Type:
Team Member
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Algebra
- Basic Math
- FDA Regulations
- Math
- Packaging
- Warehouse Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Food Processing
- cGMP
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
