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The Krusteaz Company · 2 weeks ago

Packaging Operator - Night Shift

Hopkinsville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.31/hr - $24.56/hr

The Krusteaz Company is a 90-year-old company with a focus on food products and brands. They are seeking a Packaging Operator for the night shift, responsible for operating and maintaining packaging equipment while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Read and follow batch ticket instructions

Stand and walk continuously on a cement floor

Maintain a clean operating area

Bend and lift using proper techniques, up to 50 lb. occasionally to a lifting height of 44"

Bend, using proper lifting techniques to a height of 8" occasionally

Climb and balance on 6 to 10 ft ladders occasionally

Twist at waist and reach at or below shoulder height frequently

Input and retrieve information using a computer

Input data in documents relating to SPC, batch tickets and finished product evaluations

Operate, adjust, and change over automatic VFFS, Cartoning and Case packing Equipment

Work in a safe manner

Proactive in quality and follow GMPs and housekeeping guidelines

Mechanically inclined

Flexible to work overtime and other shifts as business needs require

Committed to internal and external customer expectations

Confront and solve problems

Communicate well and provide meaningful feedback

Manage time effectively and efficiently while working unsupervised

Qualification

Packaging machinery operationFood processing experienceData input skillsMathematical skillsMechanical inclinationTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Read and follow batch ticket instructions

Stand and walk continuously on a cement floor

Maintain a clean operating area

Bend and lift using proper techniques, up to 50 lb. occasionally to a lifting height of 44"

Bend, using proper lifting techniques to a height of 8" occasionally

Climb and balance on 6 to 10 ft ladders occasionally

Twist at waist and reach at or below shoulder height frequently

Input and retrieve information using a computer

Input data in documents relating to SPC, batch tickets and finished product evaluations

Operate, adjust, and change over automatic VFFS, Cartoning and Case packing Equipment

Work in a safe manner

Proactive in quality and follow GMPs and housekeeping guidelines

Mechanically inclined

Flexible to work overtime and other shifts as business needs require

Committed to internal and external customer expectations

Confront and solve problems

Communicate well and provide meaningful feedback

Manage time effectively and efficiently while working unsupervised

Work rotating night shift 4-3-2; 7:00pm - 7:30am. 30-Minute unpaid meal

Ability to operate packaging equipment (machinery) at standard

Read and follow directions correctly, written and verbal, continuously

Use your entire body to bend, twist, push, pull, reach, squat, climb, maneuver, stand, walk, sit, and lean in awkward positions in order to perform a variety of tasks at each level

Climb and balance on an 18 to 20-foot ladder (i.e., some tasks require short periods of working at heights on platforms)

Work in a safe manner; lift 50 pounds, occasionally

Pro-active in quality and follow GMP's and housekeeping guidelines

Flexible to work other shifts and overtime as business needs require

Ability to work with people in a team environment

High School diploma or equivalent required; accurate reading, math, and organizational skills