Manufacturing Operator - Packer (2nd Shift)

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Position Title: Packer- 2nd Shift - $2 Shift Diff - Monday- Friday 3pm-11:30pm

Hiring Manager: Carlos Rivera, 2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Location: Avon, OH

Hiring Hourly Rate: $17.21/Hr.

2 Year Earning Potential Based on Performance

6 Months - $17.65

12 Months-$18.08

24 Months- $18.53

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret production schedules to accurately pack Finished Goods and to assure correct carton and labels are being used.
• Erect and place labels on cartons
• Place correct number of pouches or cups into each carton
• Set-up, operate, and maintain Taper and Code Dater
• Stack cartons on pallets in correct tier configuration and layer count
• Record yield data
• Complete all training defined and made available for the current assigned role. Responsible for attending all training made available, assuring full understanding of the training and can perform trained activities.
• Assures all products manufactured and distributed meet Food Safety, Quality, Legal and Authentic requirements for both source and destination locations.
• Responsible for the coordination and review of specific functional area BRC criteria.
• Ensure BRC protocols are implemented and audited as required. Provide employee training as needed. Ensure Food products meet safety, quality and legal requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Education and/or Experience

HS Diploma/GED Preferred

• 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

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, climb or balance and stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Environmental Concerns

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The floors are wet. Use of sharp knives is required to open bags, cartons, and drums. The employee is regularly exposed to very cold, 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 environment. Employees will operate a lift truck at various heights.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

EOE - Vet/Disability

EEO Notice of Rights

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.