REPORTS TO: Production Manager
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Production Team Leader II & Production Line Lead
INDIRECT SUPERVISOR: N/A
Job Summary: The Packer is responsible for maintaining the production lines running efficiently and ensuring all product is packaged per specifications and guidelines. The Packer will have job rotations within their shift that may include manual packaging, sealing product, organizing product onto boxes, and putting product on pallets, and operating pallet jacks to move/transport finished product or raw materials to other locations. The Packer will also perform visual product inspections and report any issues. The Packer must be knowledgeable in all product specifications and be familiar with production reports. The Packer will always prioritize safety and general manufacturing practices. The packer will access product specifications via the companys ERP system and will be required to enter data into the system.

Education & Experience
Grade School level; High School Diploma/ GED a plus.1-2 Years experience working in food manufacturing or similar industries.1-2 years experience operating or working with food manufacturing machinery equipment or similar experience.1-2 years experience following work task specifications, SOPs, recipes, etc.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Must have proficient communications skills both verbal and written.Must have proficient math skills Must be proficient in basic math skills (+), (-), (x), (/), (%), and the proper use of a calculator.Must have basic computer skills.Must have proficient analytical skills.Must have proficient problem-solving skills.Must have organization skills.Must be a team player.Must be self-motivated; able to identify errors in the product, and packaging materials.Must be able to work at the required speed, following the established safety requirements.Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to lbs.Must be able to perform work while standing during prolonged periods.Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp and work in adverse and awkward positions.Must be reliable, punctual and have schedule flexibility including working weekends, Holidays, and off-shifts as needed.Must be able to comply with company attendance and punctuality policy.Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.Must adhere to a drug and alcohol zero tolerance policy.Must be able to comply with and follow all food safety, and third-party certification policies (SQF, Gluten-Free and Organic, etc.).
Method of training: On-the-job training
General Job responsibilities Orientation and on the jobJob Description Review, including:
Product Knowledge: Identifying different tortillas that are produced.Work Area Knowledge: learn to identify how the line operates and their role in the production line.Production Reports: how to read and create production reports in the system, based on the products that are produced.
Food Safety Practices & Policies (e.g., HACCP, Food Safety, GMPs, Food Fraud/Defense, Allergens, Organic, Gluten Free)Injury & Illness Prevention Program. Will receive general training and orientation that may include:

Company rules and regulations.Plant Safety and Emergency ProceduresOSHA Required Safety ProgramsLOTO Lock Out/Tag-Out ProgramHazard Communication and Safe Chemical HandlingBig Joe and Pallet Jack Training & Certification

Essential Functions/ Duties and Responsibilities:
Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safety Standards and Guidelines at all times.Expected to be knowledgeable about the products being packed; this includes the product specifications and the weight of each tortilla produced.Retrieves product specifications from company ERP system.Identifies and understands the specifications of the box and/or bag in which the product will be packed in.Programs the date machine (of bags and boxes) for different products produced during the day according to rotation.Prepares the workstation at the start of the shift with bags and boxes that will be used during the day. Maintains the work area clean and organized as per companys good housekeeping policy throughout the shift.Responsible for meeting productivity goals by following production schedule according to specificationsParticipates in line rotation throughout the day or workweek as needed; this may include that you move to other lines, help co-workers or clean other lines during machine downtime or break/lunch coverage.Assures continuous communication with the leader and machine operators when there are deficiencies with the product (i.e., raw, or overcooked tortillas, light or heavy tortilla weight, small or oversize tortilla). In general, the packer will foster proactive communication with co-workers and communicate with leader.Operates Auto Baggers, Ilapak, and auto baggers.Completes change overs on the entire packaging area (vision system, counter stacker, auto bagger, bag printer, weight).Enters production information into TGI (Machine Log) and completes product pathways into TGI system.Assures that all down time is entered in the Machine Log system.Retrieves packaging materials from warehouse and returns all packaging materials to the warehouse storage at the end of the run.Must have proficient use of computer and RF gun.Practices continuous rotation within the assigned workstations, packaging tortillas, boxing tortillas, lifting boxes up to 50 lbs. throughout the shiftAssistance in QA program that may include pH verification, Metal Detection Program, recording PH levels and identifying any errors in specification due to pH levels, or line quality checksResponsible for following and complying with all SQF requirements.Maintains workstations per SQF guidelines.Other duties as assigned.
Location:
Mi Rancho, Elk Grove, CA- On Site
Travel Requirements:
None
Typical Working Conditions, Equipment Used, and Essential Physical Tasks:
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.
Continual walking and standing on hard surface, climbing, and descending steps.Continual bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up-to 50 lbs.Exposed to rotating and reciprocating parts.Driving industrial equipment such as big joe or pallet jacks.Exposed to cool, hot temperatures and noise.Must be able to stand for long periods of time.Temperatures ranging to very warm conditions.Loud noises generated from equipment.
This job description may not be complete and is subject to change at any time without notice.
For additional information about our company, go towww.mirancho.com.
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