HIL - Hand Packer

The Hand packer is an hourly position and reports to assigned shift shipping supervisor. The Hand Packer will perform production operation duties to ensure a quality product is produced, packaged, and prepared for delivery to customers safely.

Responsibilities:

• Load and debag bottles as needed to support production.
• Visually inspect bottles placed on the line for production and remove damaged bottles.
• Bag all bottles not used for production and move them to storage as required.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of the product.
• Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
• Assist in performing changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Assist in preparing equipment for the next run to include size changes as needed.
• Ensure proper code dates and monitor inkjet printers.
• Complete the cleaning checklist and assist in performing sanitation of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data.
• Must be willing to work ove1time, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Minimum age: 18
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• May be required to lift, carry, lower 1-50lbs from a height of approximately seven feet to the ground and back continually for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees
• below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.
• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach at, above and below the shoulder.
• Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer