Linepacker

Purpose:

The Line Packer is responsible for the packaging of product into the various types of containers to be distributed to our customers that is not only safe to eat but meets all customer and internal specifications. The incumbent should understand how all production line packing processes operate and is able to move to all locations on the post bake side and be effective and productive in the Line Packer function. The incumbent may be assigned to seal-out duties on the line.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend and be on time for all pre-shift production meetings

• Participation and adherence to all food safety and safety programs

• Completion of assigned Alchemy courses that are required throughout the year

• Ensure that all product is packaged in the correct packaging

• Ensure that all packaging information is correct

• When assigned, seal-out boxed cookie product with correct labeling and packaging for warehouse storage and shipping

• Assist with changing over equipment when changing product

• Ensure that all utensils, equipment, and work area is maintained in a clean and safe manner

• Monitor automated equipment to verify it is functioning properly and if there is an issue, and report any issues to your leader

• Effectively communicate all relevant information to other production shifts and employees

• Immediately report any and all food safety and quality problems to Management

• Welcome all new team members and train as assigned

• Assist other areas of production as needed or directed by leadership

• Ensure area is prepared and cleaned for the next shift

Follow all:

• Company policies

• Good manufacturing practices (GMP’s)

• Food safety management system policies and procedures

• Sanitation procedures

• Food safety management system policies and procedures to protect the Brand through providing extraordinary value through food safety and product quality

• Safety policies and procedures

Other:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Equipment Used:

• Box cutter

• Tape machines

• Scales

• Hand lifts

• Heavy machinery

• Hand held unit

Hours:

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM

• 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday 11:30 PM - 8:00 AM

• Overtime and weekends may be required

Ellison Core Competencies:

The following Leadership Behaviors are important to the success of the organization.

 Collaboration

 Customer Focus

 Drive for Results

 Motivating Others

 Integrity & Trust

 Peer Relationships

​ Develops Others

Skills/Work Experience Needed:

• Must be able to understand and follow direction and pass all Food Safety and Safety courses in the English language (Required)

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (Required)

• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers with decimals

• Ability to read computer screens and enter data

• Read and follow work instructions

• Communicate effectively with co-workers

• Work independently with self-management

Work Environment:

• Production area can vary in temperature, it can either be cool or warm depending on the season and possibly humid in the summer months.

• Concrete floors are slippery, especially when wet.

• Intact senses of sight, with corrective lenses are necessary.

• Hearing and vision are required in order to be able to hear and read documents pertaining to the job.

• The work environment and physical demands described below may be representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Travel on company business

 Not required  Occasionally  Frequently  Regularly

Sit

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

 Not required  Frequently required

 Occasionally required  Regularly required

Work at computer

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

 Not required  Frequently required

 Occasionally required  Regularly required

Stand

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

 Not required  Frequently required

 Occasionally required  Regularly required

Walk

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

 Not required  Frequently required

 Occasionally required  Regularly required

Stoop, crouch or kneel

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

 Not required  Frequently required

 Occasionally required  Regularly required

Reach with hands and arms 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

 Not required  Frequently required

 Occasionally required  Regularly required

Climb or balance 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

 Not required  Frequently required

 Occasionally required  Regularly required

Exposure to excessive noise

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

 Not required  Frequently required

 Occasionally required  Regularly required

Lift Weights or Exert Force (check frequency and pounds)

 Not required ………………………….  up to 10 lbs  up to 25 lbs  up to 50 lbs

 Occasionally …………………………..  up to 10 lbs  up to 25 lbs  up to 50 lbs

 Frequently ………………………….…  up to 10 lbs  up to 25 lbs  up to 50 lbs

 Regularly …………….………….….....  up to 10 lbs  up to 25 lbs  up to 50 lbs

Level of noise typical for the work environment of this job

 Quiet (little to no noise level)

 Moderate (example: business office with computers and printers, regular office conversation, reception area, etc)

 Loud (example: plant environment with equipment, fork lift trucks, etc)