Packing Assistant

Job Summary:

The Packing assistants are responsible for the crafting from beginning to end of meat snacks. A successful meat snack assistant follows instructions from their superiors and offers ideas to improve and maintain the process. This position will assist in product labeling, weighing, stacking, loading and unloading of pallets, and other duties according to business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to daily work instructions provided by the Line Leader, Foreman, or Supervisor to ensure efficient production.
2. Pack products into cases, ensuring the correct quantities and packaging standards are met.
3. Help with reading, interpreting, and maintaining Packaging Log Sheets to ensure accurate record-keeping.
4. Assist in maintaining Metal Detector charts and Log Sheets, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
5. Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency in all tasks.
6. Actively support and encourage collaboration among team members to foster a positive, productive work environment.
7. Adhere to all plant, OSHA, and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
8. Support the transfer of finished products from production areas to the warehouse for proper storage.
9. Help scan packaged products into the inventory management system to maintain accurate stock records.
10. Perform repetitive tasks in production to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
11. Be flexible and willing to work at different workstations as production needs require.
12. Inspect, sort, count, and place products into slots on conveyors, pack cases, label, seal, palletize, and wrap products according to standard procedures.
13. Monitor product quality during production, ensuring standards are met, and report any deficiencies to the Line Lead or Supervisor.
14. Regularly clean work areas, machinery, tools, and equipment to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
15. Offer suggestions to improve labor efficiency, reduce supply costs, and enhance production processes.
16. Ensure all tasks are performed with attention to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance with all legal, food safety, and regulatory requirements, with a focus on continuous improvement.
17. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
18. Immediately report any unsafe or hazardous work conditions, safety hazards, or concerns to the Safety Department or Management.
19. Perform any other tasks as assigned by management or supervisors, contributing to the overall success of the team.