About this role
Job Summary:
Production Technicians (Packers) are responsible for packing finished goods into cases, recording paperwork, changeovers and code checks. Responsibilities include keeping up with the pace of production, packing quality products, labeling boxes, and placing boxes on a conveyor as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Removes packaged product from conveyor line and places packaged product into casing neatly and correctly.
- Monitors packaged product for quality standards
- Verifies that the date packaged is correct
- Straightens product progressing along a conveyor line
- Operates palletizing equipment
- Conduct required periodic packaging integrity testing and weight checks, and metal detection using established validation methods
- Ensure that the correct packaging materials are being used for the product being produced. Track and document machine/equipment down-time
- Maintains counts of finished product
- Assemble flat cardboard into box shape for shipping products
- Tape boxes and manually transfer product to stacking area
- Understanding/Performing different packaging configurations
- Maintain ingredients and material in a First in First Out basis (FIFO)
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize; strong time management skills with the ability to work without extensive supervision
- Operate filler machine as needed
- Assist with batching productions
- Must follow and understand all employee safety guidelines, food safety and quality procedures and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- CIP, COP, and SIP before and after production
- Assist in allergen monitoring programs
- Sanitation/Housekeeping
- QA monitoring and recording assistance
- Troubleshooting
- Batching & Processing assistance
- Uphold SQF requirements including promotion of a strong & positive food safety culture
- Active involvement in implementation, upkeep and continuous improvement of food safety as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Stewardship for our B-corp mission to promote worldwide health and wellness by fostering the delivery of high quality, healthy foods through sustainable methods.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough working knowledge of all current OSHA and Safety Standards
- Attention to detail
- Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork
- Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment
- Must be punctual, on site and ready for work at scheduled hours
- Must be able to understand direction and information in English
Education and Experience:
- High School degree or equivalent
- Forklift and Aerial platform certification within 3 months of hire
- The ability to complete better processing control school & Acidified Foods course in first 6 months of hire
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Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for 8-hour shifts
- Perform repetitive or continue behavior including lifting 20-30 pounds
- Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds at times
- Frequent bending, crouching, or twisting
- Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes to complete work assignments
Ability to work in fast-paced production environment
3pm-11:30PM Mon-Fri
Other facts
About SINNOVATEK SERVICES LLC
At SinnovaTek, we provide an ecosystem of solutions for food production through our family of companies. As a B Corp, we are on a mission to promote worldwide health and wellness by fostering the delivery of high quality, healthy foods through sustainable methods.
Through SinnovaTek, we provide high quality continuous flow microwave processing systems and pumps to food manufacturers along with the engineering and R&D support to make them successful.
Through SinnoVita, we provide science-backed VITERO ingredient technologies to reduce food waste and increase nutrient delivery.
Through FirstWave, we provide a platform for companies to launch and test new products in a high quality aseptic format without the minimum order quantities that are normally required for a launch, enabling us to service your production needs before you are ready to move to a larger scale.
We are passionate about finding the solution for your product needs. We believe there's a better way to do better.
What you'll do
- Production Technicians are responsible for packing finished goods, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining accurate records. They also operate equipment and assist in various production tasks while adhering to safety and quality procedures.
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