Finished Goods Loader 3rd Shift

POSITION OBJECTIVES:
 

• Place finished cases, bags or totes of product onto pallets.
• Identify proper labeling of product and code dating.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 

• Place finished cases, bags or totes onto pallets for shipment.
• Perform assignments on all lines.
• Count and stack cases according to pallet configurations.
• Visually identify good or bad cases, bags or totes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.’s) at all times.
• Verbally communicate instructions, problems, etc. to co-workers, supervisors and employees from all departments.
• Work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Meet Company attendance standards of start and end time for work as scheduled.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with Company rules, regulations and policies.
• May perform other functions as assigned.
• Any foreign materials found in product or ingredient needs to be reported to a supervisor immediately.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
 

• Perform basic maintenance functions.
• Operate computer for basic functions.
• Operate hand jack.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
 

• Read scale to check package weights.
• Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Read and understand pallet configurations.
• Ability to see, hear and talk.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required.
• Walk up to 400 yards to work and break areas.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Repetitive reaching overhead, under and across throughout shift.
• Pushes/pulls items weighing up to 100 lbs., with assistance.
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• May crawl under equipment to reach work areas.
• Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.
• May climb steps to and from work and break areas.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment in close proximity to others.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Possess basic math skills to perform simple counting, adding and subtracting.
• Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
• Repetitive bending, stooping and twisting throughout shift.
• Ability to work in wet, humid areas.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• May be required to sit on a forklift for long periods of time.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts, and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.

• WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
   

• Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments.
• Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management.

• EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
   

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.