Head Packing Operator
- Full-Time
- Auburn, NY
- New Hope Mills Manufacturing, Inc.
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
New Hope Mills is located in Auburn, NY and is home to well-known pancake mixes and our growing Store and Cafe. We're currently looking to hire a Packing Operator. This individual will be responsible for leading the line to perform various tasks to support packing dry-mix into finished units. New Hope Mills offers a positive work environment, paid time off, as well as health and dental insurance, a 401k program, and life insurance. Hours are generally Monday-Friday, 7-3:30 (adjusted according to company and market conditions). We're looking for a motivated, organized and hardworking individual to fill this role.
Responsibilities
- Fill food packages with the dry-mix product according to production schedule and production specifications
- Ensure all packaged products are the correct weight and are of good quality
- Ensure date codes are correct and match up with desired specifications
- Operate various industrial machinery such as augers, conveyors, hand sifters, scales, sewing machines, sealing machines, filling machines, boxing machines, metal detectors, air spray devices, and vacuums
- Cross-train and switch between multiple workstations in the parking area
- Perform equipment cleaning and change-overs according to the production schedule
- Perform packing area cleaning according to cleaning schedules
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Basic math skills
- Finger and hand dexterity and necessary endurance for repeated tasks
- Perform tasks that will result in contact with some food allergens (the company will advise)
- Ability to stand and maneuver for long periods of time
- High School Diploma/GED equivalent
- Demonstrate commitment to quality, efficiency, and integrity
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, pull. and regularly lift objects of up to 50lbs.
- Ability to work as a team, communicate and follow directions
- Ability to pass a drug test
Desired Skills
- 2+ years of similar position
- Proficiency in the basic use of computers
- Machinery operation experience, especially Pallet Jack and Forklift experience
- Experience in the manufacturing and food industry