Picker/Packer
Company
Apogee Foods
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
14 days ago
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Indeed
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Job Description
Job description
This position is responsible for general production line work in manufacturing and packing of our fresh snacks.
Shifts Available:
• 6:30am - 11:00am
• 11:30am - 5:00pm
• 5:30pm - 10:00pm
FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
• Follow all HACCP product handling processes including prerequisite programs such as allergen management, good manufacturing practices, sanitation, monitoring of CCP’s, implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure that all HACCP/SQF/FDA-Preventive Controls documentation is filled out completely and accurately.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment.
• Properly fill out quality records with lot codes, weights, metal detector and times
• Adhere to safety standards on equipment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) daily.
• Alert QA Manager and the Production Supervisor of any deviation to food safety requirements
• Responsible for Food Safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Food processing and packaging.
• Builds packing boxes.
• Opens pouches to prep for product.
• Places product labels on pouches and shipping boxes.
• Ensures that pouches are correctly prepped/opened for receiving product.
• Feeds pouches into the band sealer.
• Pack sealed pouches into prepped shipping boxes.
• Seals loaded boxes and properly stacks boxes onto shipping pallet.
• Reports personnel or product safety concerns to supervisor or management and takes action as necessary to protect people and or product.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list; other duties may be required. These duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time.
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. Must be able to work in a team environment.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
No prior experience or training required, but experience working with food a plus in a food manufacturing environment.
Skills and Experience
• Self-motivated and demonstrated initiative.
• Must be available to work any/all shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime on occasion if business needs change.
• Typical workday may consist of an 8 hour to a 12-hour work day
• Support Production operations to maintain standards of quality.
• Ability to follow company policies and work instructions on the production floor.
LANGUAGE ABILITY
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
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 and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must be able to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and sit.
Lifting Requirements: Routinely lifts under 10 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs
If the item to be lifted is over 40 lbs, employee must ask for assistance from a coworker to team lift the item. Able to climb stairs.
Vision Requirements: This position requires close vision, distant 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.
The work environment generally has vibration and some work near moving mechanical parts.
Noise Level: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay Rate: $15.00
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Dallas, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Work Location: In person
This position is responsible for general production line work in manufacturing and packing of our fresh snacks.
Shifts Available:
• 6:30am - 11:00am
• 11:30am - 5:00pm
• 5:30pm - 10:00pm
FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
• Follow all HACCP product handling processes including prerequisite programs such as allergen management, good manufacturing practices, sanitation, monitoring of CCP’s, implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure that all HACCP/SQF/FDA-Preventive Controls documentation is filled out completely and accurately.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment.
• Properly fill out quality records with lot codes, weights, metal detector and times
• Adhere to safety standards on equipment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) daily.
• Alert QA Manager and the Production Supervisor of any deviation to food safety requirements
• Responsible for Food Safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Food processing and packaging.
• Builds packing boxes.
• Opens pouches to prep for product.
• Places product labels on pouches and shipping boxes.
• Ensures that pouches are correctly prepped/opened for receiving product.
• Feeds pouches into the band sealer.
• Pack sealed pouches into prepped shipping boxes.
• Seals loaded boxes and properly stacks boxes onto shipping pallet.
• Reports personnel or product safety concerns to supervisor or management and takes action as necessary to protect people and or product.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list; other duties may be required. These duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time.
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. Must be able to work in a team environment.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
No prior experience or training required, but experience working with food a plus in a food manufacturing environment.
Skills and Experience
• Self-motivated and demonstrated initiative.
• Must be available to work any/all shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime on occasion if business needs change.
• Typical workday may consist of an 8 hour to a 12-hour work day
• Support Production operations to maintain standards of quality.
• Ability to follow company policies and work instructions on the production floor.
LANGUAGE ABILITY
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
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 and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must be able to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and sit.
Lifting Requirements: Routinely lifts under 10 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs
If the item to be lifted is over 40 lbs, employee must ask for assistance from a coworker to team lift the item. Able to climb stairs.
Vision Requirements: This position requires close vision, distant 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.
The work environment generally has vibration and some work near moving mechanical parts.
Noise Level: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay Rate: $15.00
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Dallas, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Work Location: In person
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