Griffith Foods
2nd Shift Packer- Oswego, IL (Transportation)
Purpose of position:
Responsible for the set-up, operation, adjustment, and clean-up of packaging equipment. The equipment includes form fill and seals packaging machines, bulk packaging machines, jar packaging machine, check weighers, metal detectors, and case fillers. The operator ensures that quality products are packaged in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner Primarily performs the dispensing of product into the mezzanine hopper but will work in other positions on the packaging line as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Education and/or Experience
HS Diploma/GED Preferred (not required)
Communication Skills
It is essential to have excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to read and follow written work instructions.
Mathematical Skills
Must have basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Other Qualifications
Must be able to complete forklift certification program
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one-month related experience or training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
It is essential to have excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Ability to read and follow written work instructions.
Perform limited data entry
Must have basic math skills to add, subtract, and divide.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variable
Must be able to complete forklift certification
program
Work Environment:
Physical Requirements
Environmental Concerns
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Dust and odor present in the environment