Packer

Duties of the packer position include operating the packer to fill bags of product, operating the sewing machines to seal bags, operating and adjusting bag top formers, operating palletizers, operating ink jet printers and Label Machines. The position of packer is responsible for weights of bags, sealing of bags, coding of bags, correct labeling of product, checking to be sure the correct bags are being packed, volume of output and keeping work area neat and clean. Packers may be assigned other duties as needed by the supervisor. **FOOD SAFETY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS** The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. - To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the “Good Manufacturing Policies” set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. - It is also vital that all employees be aware of their work environment to prevent any accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at the facility. **SAFETY** - While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety. - It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to work safely and report any and all injuries immediately to their supervisor and to report any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss. **TEAMWORK** - Ensures that appropriate individuals are informed about matters impacting their areas of responsibility; works well with others; shares knowledge and experience with others; demonstrates respect and consideration for others’ opinions; contributes to the overall task of the team. - Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilitates inter-departmental cooperation; cooperates with supervisors and peers to accomplish work assignments; helps create and maintain effective working relationships. **DEPENDABILITY** - Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and procedures. Arrives at work on time; follows company policies including vacations and leaves. Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines. **QUALIFICATIONS** *To perform the job of packer successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* - Needs to be able to communicate both verbally and in writing in English. - Needs to be able to perform basic math functions, with or without the aid of a calculator. - Needs to be capable of learning to perform computer entry. - Needs to be an independent worker with self-initiative to carry out job functions. - Must be willing to rotate shifts to cover absences if required. **EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS** - Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Possess strong analytical skills. - Must be willing to learn the Company’s DBC computer system. **LANGUAGE SKILLS** - Must be capable of communicating and following written and verbal instructions. Must be able to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures. **MATHEMATICAL SKILLS** - Capable of performing basic math functions, with or without the aid of a calculator. Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. **REASONING ABILITY** - Ability to define and solve problems collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables at any given time. - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out training in…