Packer Dumper

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.

TITLE : Packer Dumper

LOCATION : Oswego, IL

SHIFT & HOURS : Monday- Friday 4am - 2 : 30pm

Hiring Hourly Rate : $20.65 / Hr.

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Packer Dumper to be responsible for the set-up, operation, adjustment, and clean-up of packaging equipment.The equipment includes hoppers, filler machines, bulk packaging machines, jar packaging machines, check weighers, metal detectors, conveyors, case packers, labelers, and tooling. The associate ensures that quality products are packaged in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner. The primary function is to dispense the product into the mezzanine hopper but will work in other positions on the packaging line as needed.

As a Packer Dumper your responsibilities will include :

Dispenses product into the mezzanine hopper

Reads packaging schedule or follows verbal instructions to ascertain product to be dispensed into the hopper

Unloads and loads drums of product to and from pallets

Opens drums of product and unloads / loads drums of product onto electric dumper or electric hoist

Reads product number and lot number of each unit of product and communicates to the line operator the product and lot number of each unit

Clean and attach identifying tags or labels to each drum with designated label

Wash and assemble mezzanine and lower level hopper, parts, and clean entire work area

Reads packaging schedule or follows verbal instructions to label the packaging material

Review and inspects labels to verify placement, clarity of printing, and information accuracy

May affix labels to corrugated materials, jars, bottle or bag

Operate glue machine, glue gun, label applicator, shrink wrap, pallet lift, manual- and electric-pallet jack

Observes packaged precuts for uneven or torn edges to determine which labels are usable

Manually fill cases when needed

Compares items packed with the schedule and other identifying data and records the number of materials labeled and completes line check forms

Stacks cases onto pallets in designated format and operates automated case packer and printer

Transports pallets of product to the designated staging area

Maintains a clean and orderly work area

Complete all training defined and made available.Responsible for attending all training made available assuring full understanding of the training and have the ability to perform trained activities.

Responsible for the 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

Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or asked by Line Operator to assist

Qualified candidates will have :

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 frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant floor environments. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will occasionally need to operate and drive a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods.

Environmental Concerns

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to 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.

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Custom Culinary is a subsidiary of Griffith Foods and is a provider of branded and customer brand / "private label" soup bases, flavor concentrates, sauces, gravies, and other flavor enhancing products. We sell primarily into foodservice - restaurants, hospitals, schools, and cafeterias - as well as industrial - food manufacturers, assemblers, and commissaries - and specialty retail - grocery store foodservice, convenience stores, and meal kits.

At Custom Culinary, we aim to Be True to the Food , and we are focused on authentically bringing flavor and excellent food, ingredients, and menu solutions to our customers.

Griffith Foods is a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA.

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The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

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.

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.