Express Employment in Platteville has partnered with a local business in SHULLSBURG, WI to search for a candidate to support their business in a PACKAGING ASSOCIATE role. This is a full-time position.

POSITION:

The Packaging Worker plays a crucial role in the cheese production team. This person will be working in a team environment or independently, depending on the variety of tasks and jobs that need to be performed and achieve the results of a quality product in a timely and effective manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

The Packaging worker may execute a wide variety of tasks, depending upon the project or needed outcome daily. Job duties may include basic duties such opening packaged cheese, cutting, labeling, bagging, and boxing. The sanitation part of the position includes overseeing all housekeeping and sanitation tasks, as well as daily cleanup responsibilities. Staff is expected to actively adhere to, and support food safety and product quality programs set in place by management (i.e. GMPs, HACCP, quality, and sanitation standards) to ensure a high degree of quality and safe product. Will also actively participate and support the company’s EHS (Environment Health and Safety).

SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Ensures consistent product quality, troubleshoot packaging equipment problems, and inspect final products for defects.
• Supports automation capabilities of the plant by aiding technicians and mechanics.
• Ensure packaging lines stay within acceptable timelines.
• Be trained in and retain operation on cleaning procedures, including shut down and disassembly, sanitation of the machines and reassembly before next production run.
• Consistently cleans and sanitizes cheese production equipment, floors, and designated areas.
• Follows all safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) policies.
• Uses proper and safe cleaning practices using cleaning solutions and chemicals.
• Helps maintain a safe and orderly environment in the production area.
• Must be flexible enough to embrace change and ask questions when needed.
• Actively develop problem-solving skills.
• Must be a team player and able to work well with others, but also able to work independently and productively with a timely outcome. Be persistent and hardworking while maintaining a positive attitude and environment.
• Embrace and support the plant’s safety programs and policies to insure a safe, hazard-free working environment for all employees.
• Adhere to company policies and legal guidelines and procedures in the areas of the overall Packaging and Production Departments, Human Resources, Food Safety and Quality Assurance.
• Participates in team meeting before starting each day to layout goals.
• Participates in team meeting at end of day to share results.
• Is in proper dress code and PPE and GMP practices, shares any follow up conversation to Line Leads.
• Is a role model. Does not lead to gossip or improper conversations of a team player.
• Uses organizational tools to celebrate success in your team.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The employee is required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms on a repetitive basis.
• Have manual dexterity to operate a telephone.
• The employee will be required to operate a computer and keyboard.
• The employee must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds occasionally, lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 30 pounds constantly.
• Requires visual acuity to review written documentations; ability to hear and understand speech.
• Must be in good physical condition: able to bend, lift, twist, move, stand and/or walk through entire shift. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks that often involve good dexterity, using the wrists, arms, or hands.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Due to the product, the packaging environment on the average is 50 degrees; production area is 70 degrees; warehouse area is 32-40 degrees.
• There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• There is exposure to a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and exposure to heat/cold temperature changes.
• Smocks, aprons, gloves, hairnets, over the shoe boots and protective gear is provided.
• The dress code is casual, dress in layers. Strong durable athletic shoes or work boots preferred. No open shoes, shorts, crop pants or torn jeans of any kind permitted.

o No earrings, rings, bracelets, or face jewelry of any kind. No Phones.

About Express: Express Employment Professionals is a locally owned and operated job match company. We specialize in connecting our community to long-term, permanent work opportunities. As a 2021 Best of Staffing Awards Winner, we are dedicated to helping individuals find the best job to match their desires and skill set. One interview with us is similar to interviewing for over 100 companies. Apply to join our Express family today. As always, there is never a fee to the job seeker!

Express Employment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hours: 5:30 AM/ 6:00 AM- 2:00 PM