Packager II, Line Support, 1st/2nd/3rd Shift

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Packager II, Line Support, 1st/2nd/3rdShift

Kent, WA

Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc’s future is brighter than ever. With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation’s leading and most innovative meat snacks companies.

Employing more than 500 food professionals, Oberto’s mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life. As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks.

The Oberto team has an opening for the critical position of Packager II, Line Support for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

The Packager II, Line Support is responsible for providing materials and supplies as a support function of the packaging lines. This ensures a smooth supply flow to finished product areas and achievement in meeting production schedules.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Provide packaging supply lines with packaging materials and work in process.
• Complete all system transactions including transferring materials into and out of packaging work centers, clearing work centers at end of run and end of week, and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor supplies of finished product and communicate to leadership.
• Pull finished goods from lines and shrink wrap/label to prepare for distribution.
• Un-box and stage necessary supplies and/or product.
• Empty cardboard and garbage from the packaging room.
• Keep lines stocked with wash supplies, including but not limited to gloves, towels, hand sanitizer, and soap.
• Change the footbaths.
• Open product and load into devices to be unloaded into packaging machinery.
• Assist with printing labels for the machine operators.
• Record quality and production data.
• Encourage safety by insisting on safe behaviors, clean organized working environment, and by following good GMP practices.

SCHEDULE:

1st Shift - 5 days, 8 hours per shift, with occasional overtime when needed.

2nd Shift - 5 days, 8 hours per shift, with occasional overtime when needed.

3rd Shift - 5 days, 8 hours per shift, with occasional overtime when needed.

WAGE: $16.00 - $17.00/hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or equivalent (minimum)
• Experience in packaging processes, including related system input requirements (1 + years preferred, food manufacturing industry experience preferred).
• Experience with packaging equipment such as tape and labeling machines (preferred).
• Must have or adequately develop working knowledge of Food Safety and Regulatory business standards, practices, policies, procedures and state and federal laws and regulations including but not limited to HACCP, GMP’s, SSOP’s, OSHA and Labor Laws.
• Familiarity with HACCP (OJT).
• SQF preferred.
• Other Food Safety, Quality, Technical, and Regulatory Training as needs determine appropriate.
• Understanding and compliance with all GMPs (OJT).
• Understanding and compliance with all personal safety rules (OJT).
• Position requires an understanding or food safety, quality, and SQF fundamentals provided through annual in-house and on the job training.
• Good math skills, legible written skills, and verbal communication ability.
• Computer proficient.
• Able to understand and follow instructions.
• Proven ability to analyze situations and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to organize and coordinate many activities.
• Ability to work with other people in a cooperative manner.
• Ability to use discretion/judgment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Perform basic Math, including counting and understanding weights.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others as well as independently to accomplish team goals.

ABOUT OBERTO: We offer a creative environment filled with other talented people. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence. Company perks include:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance incentive
• 401K Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Program
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability and life insurance.

Oberto Snacks Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (253) 437-6100.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kent, WA 98032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location