Premium Food Packaging Specialist
Company
Amped Kitchens
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
26 days ago
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Job Description
Upcoming startup is looking for a premium food Packaging Specialist based in Los Angeles, CA.
The premium food Packaging Specialist is responsible for general housekeeping of the production area, case making, inspecting, and packing of food in accordance with established procedures, specifications and other guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
- Visually inspect food for defects before packing to ensure quality.
- Follow written packing instructions.
- Notify supervisor or lead of potential problems with products and/or machinery.
- Grind tins as necessary, checking for contamination before grinding
- Open and inspect bundles of corrugated material and check for proper printing and defects.
- Notify the appropriate coworker or assignee when supplies at the machine need to be replenished.
- Communicate with incoming shift or line replacement on any problems with quality, machine, and packing configurations.
- Assist with rework and heldware to ensure effective completion.
- Assist in the training of regular and temporary workforce in stacking, packing quality, and vacuum machines.
- Keep work area and other facilities clean, orderly and safe.
- Complete written documentation as required.
- Limited travel may be required
- Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous manufacturing experience a plus.
- Premium food packaging Specialists are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
- Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
- Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
The premium food Packaging Specialist is responsible for general housekeeping of the production area, case making, inspecting, and packing of food in accordance with established procedures, specifications and other guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
- Visually inspect food for defects before packing to ensure quality.
- Follow written packing instructions.
- Notify supervisor or lead of potential problems with products and/or machinery.
- Grind tins as necessary, checking for contamination before grinding
- Open and inspect bundles of corrugated material and check for proper printing and defects.
- Notify the appropriate coworker or assignee when supplies at the machine need to be replenished.
- Communicate with incoming shift or line replacement on any problems with quality, machine, and packing configurations.
- Assist with rework and heldware to ensure effective completion.
- Assist in the training of regular and temporary workforce in stacking, packing quality, and vacuum machines.
- Keep work area and other facilities clean, orderly and safe.
- Complete written documentation as required.
- Limited travel may be required
- Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous manufacturing experience a plus.
- Premium food packaging Specialists are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
- Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
- Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
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