ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Make up cases (if Wexxar is down) and place on case conveyer to be filled 

• Ensure the proper count of product is in each container 

• Ensure the  container has a legible code and is fit for use 

• Monitor conditions of containers 

• Monitor the line is operating smoothly and help where necessary 

• Add crude trays to the tray maker when necessary 

• Unplug tray maker when necessary 

• Fold stickers and place into container when spec calls 

• Ensure product is trayed and cased correctly and efficiently with minimal amount of waste 

• Ensure the shrink wrap, drop bags and overall condition of the pack wrap is in good condition prior to casing 

• Ensure the containers have the appropriate case amount in accordance with customer and case specifications 

• Strip out product to garbage when necessary 

• Aid in maintaining sanitation of the assigned work area 

• Maintain good housekeeping in his/her assigned area: Sweep with a broom and/or squeegee and shovel 

• Inform the Supervisor immediately of any finished product change, excessive waste, and/or any unusual condition 

• Report any personnel problems, safety violations or hazards, infractions of plant rules, etc. to the Supervisor 

• Help train new personnel in the position of handpack 

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory or lead personnel. 

• Assist with general housekeeping, dump to bulk or clean up when job duties permit 

• Rework damaged or restricted cases and bags of product 

• Maintain a neat and clean work area at all times, and exhibit good personal hygiene 

• Rework potato product as needed 

• Being actively engaged in safety, participating in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, performing risk assessments and demonstrating ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.  

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job 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. 

• Have the ability and willingness to follow instructions 

• Must be able to perform trim line duties 

• Sanitation qualified required.  If not qualified, will be trained. 

• Lock-out/tag-out qualified required.  If not qualified, will be trained. 

• Must be able to perform cold inspection duties at any given moment 

• Must have good work performance 

• Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook 

• Be physically able to perform the work 

• Must be conscientious and consistent in his/her work 

• Be knowledgeable of proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques 

• Work as a team with all other employees in the hand pack area to insure work progresses as smoothly as possible 

• Possess a working knowledge of how the equipment works 

EDUCATION 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

SKILLS 

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions. The proper use of Lockouts, safety procedures, and constant awareness of safety.  Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being done. Tools such as shovels, squeegees, brooms, and scrub brushes will be used. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts 

• May be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals 

• May be exposed to cold, hot, and humid conditions 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud