Blending- Stacker 1st Shift

Performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting packaging goals for customer orders by stacking product at the end of packaging lines.  This person will rotate to other positions at the pack lines as needed.

Essential Functions

• Verifies product being bagged against labels being printed.
• Verifies batch with Supervisor as needed
•  Affixes labels to bags and neatly stacks them onto pallet while maintaining packaging line standards.
• Continuous pulling / lifting and carrying bags weighing up to 55 lbs.
• Required to assist in bagging of product as needed.  Requires pushing/pulling up to 55+ lbs.  Maintains packaging standards.
• Required to assist in dumping of product as needed.  Requires pushing/pulling up to 100+ lbs.
• Completes paperwork as needed.
• Must maintain integrity of product.
• Must assist in inventory and cycle counts
• Keeps area and equipment clean; follows LOTO procedures when cleaning equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Must follow good manufacturing practices and be responsible for sanitation of assigned area.
• Must follow all Safety Rules.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Salary:

• Starting at $19.00- $22.00 an hour.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year’s packaging experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to comfortably operate standard warehouse equipment, including proficient operation of forklift and load move system.  

Work Environment:

• The job is performed in the production area where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.

Disclaimer:  The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.   New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Newly Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.