Production Packer

This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Portales, NM.

The Production Packer of Hampton Farms is involved in the manufacture of food products intended for the consumer. The Production Packer provides a critical position in Hampton farms food quality and safety for producing our peanut product. Being a producer of peanuts and peanut products, the Production Packer is aware of risks involved with regards to maintaining Hampton Farms quality standards, proper packaging, proper labeling, and all documentation is correct and accurate.

The Production Packer is trained in various areas pertaining to the job required. The Production Packer must maintain a clean and sanitary environment and must be familiar with the activity on the production floor to react if a crisis arises.

Shift

Schedule:

5 PM – 5 AM working a rotating 12-hour schedule (3-4 days per week)

Starting Pay: $14 base pay with a $2 per hour shift differential

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

include the following though other duties may be assigned:

• Work in conjunction with all Hampton Farms team members supporting all areas of the facility.
• Partnering with other Hampton Farms team members in being committed to delivering the best possible experience to our customers and employees in support of our mission, vision and values.
• Small Pack lines (Hayssen 1, Hayssen 2, Viking and Hayssen Raw); verify the correct product being packaged; correct film being used, labeled with best by date and Julian Lot# and sealed properly. Make sure the correct boxes and tape color are being used. Each box has the proper label on it. Each pallet produced is labeled correctly, pallet tags.
• Bulk line; verify the correct product being packaged; correct boxes and tape color are being used. Monitor box printer to ensure correct dates/Julian Lot #’s are being put on the boxes. Ensure each pallet produced is labeled correctly, pallet tags.
• Communication with Production Manager if a problem arises.
• Work in conjunction with Quality Department to assure that bags are being sealed correctly, code dates and weights are correct.
• Knowledge of packaging weights and how to obtain using tabletop scale.
• When using labels on boxes, ensure labels are correct before applying them to the box.
• Make sure all trash is removed daily and at the end of the shift.
• Clean peanut spills immediately when occurs.
• Verify with Production Schedule with pack size, product and amount that will be in each box. Ensure that the amount of bags are correct going into each box.
• Position requires standing for up to twelve hours or more and lifting and stacking of boxes that weigh up to 30 pounds. Bulk Line will require employee who could lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in extreme environmental changes such as weather.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures including Raw Clean-up and Flavor Clean-up and assisting with the sanitation process as needed.
• Forklift experience on an as needed basis. If forklift certified, will operate, and maintain preventively production vehicles and equipment, including daily forklift checklist. Will be Hampton Farms licensed forklift operator if applicable.
• License Forklift Operators will obtain corrugated materials, and pallets from warehouse location.
• Motivate staff to make an effective and efficient team.
• Perform any other duties that are asked of them by the supervisors/managers (Even if the task does not pertain to their position).

• Based on job performance, has required skills and knowledge to complete the responsibilities of his/her role.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of workplace policies and rules, customer’s requests and production/business needs.
• Understands the origin and purpose behind company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Acts in accordance with the company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Must possess good communication skills, written and oral.
• Participates in GMP Training, annual or as assigned.
• Understands HACCP Standards and SQF requirements.

• 100 % correct orders, orders fulfilled accurately and timely.
• Maintaining quality service by following organization standards.
• Weekly poundage…