Entry Level
Job Description:
Who we are:
At Nature's Bakery, we're creating snacks that are both good and good for you. As part of the Mars family of companies, we combine the values of our brand with the strength and resources of a global leader. Join us and help shape the future of better-for-you snacking.
Shift: 3rd, 9:30pm-6:00am Monday -Friday with OT when needed,
Pay: $18.84hr with shift differential for eligible shifts.
SUMMARY
Packers are responsible for interfacing with equipment and a wide selection of food items.
Being a food Packer, you will typically work on a fast-moving production line, with food passing down on conveyor belts, through a variety of stages; mixing, cooking and packaging.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsible for adding goods into their correct mass flow containers and preparing them for disbursement. Cleans and prepares containers before placing goods in them.
Inspects materials and products for defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Weighs or measures materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
Identifies and marks materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
Records production and operational information and data on specified forms.
Modifies materials and products during manufacturing process to meet requirements.
Moves controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
Feeds materials into machines and equipment to process and manufacture products.
Loads materials and products into machines and equipment, using hand tools and moving devices.
Removes materials and products from machines and equipment, using hand tools and moving devices.
Off bears materials and products from machines and equipment, using hand tools.
And all other duties required in the packing and feeder position
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
Ability to work in cold and warm environments.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Lift products and boxes weighing up to 40lbs.
Loading of product onto conveyors utilizing hands and arms in a fast-paced range of motion
Sturdy upper shoe (no mesh).
Individual must be willing to work as a team member.
Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
Paid vacation
Paid time off
Holiday pay (11 days)
Paid short-term disability
Paid life insurance
Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
Wellness Benefits and Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
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