Packer

Duties of the packer position include; operating the Chronos Richardson packers to fill 100 lbs.

and 50 lbs. bags of flour, operating the Bemis packer to fill 25 lbs. and 27 lbs. bags of flour.

Operating the sewing machines to seal bags. Operating and adjusting bag top formers.

Operating palletizers. Operating ink jet printers and Label Machines. Position of packer is

responsible for weights of bags, sealing of bags, coding of bags, checking to be sure the correct

bags are being packed, volume of output and keeping work area neat and clean. Packers may be

assigned other duties as needed by the supervisor.

SAFETY

• While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe

• It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to work safely and report any and

employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or

loss.

TEAM WORK

• Ensures that appropriate individuals are informed about matters impacting their areas of

demonstrates respect and consideration for others opinions; contributes to the overall task

of the team.

• Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilitates inter-departmental

helps create and maintain effective working relationships.

DEPENDABILITY

• Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and

leaves. Observes Company rules; completed tasks within deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job of packer successfully, an individual must be able to

perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of

the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Needs to be able to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.

• Needs to be able to perform basic math functions, with or without the aid of a calculator.

• Needs to be capable of learning to perform computer entry.

• Needs to be an independent worker with self-initiative to carry out job functions.

• Must be willing to rotate shifts to cover absences if required.
  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Possess strong analytical skills.

• Must be willing to learn the Company’s DBC computer system.
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be capable of communicating and following written and verbal instructions. Must

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Capable of performing basic math functions, with or without the aid of a calculator.

subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to

practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define and solve problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid

mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables at

any given time.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out training instructions furnished

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

• Must be able to work in an environment, which has extremes in temperature.

• Be able to climb ladders.

• Must have physical dexterity to perform basic repair functions.

• Be able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Constantly required to twist torso.

• Frequently required to lift and or move 100 pound bags.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this

job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical

parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is exposed to vibrations. The employee is

occasionally exposed to high precarious places. The employee will be exposed to extremes in

temperature, both hot and cold. The work environment is noisy, at times in excess of 100

decibels.

FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. To ensure this, all

employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth

by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital

that all employees be aware of the work environment and when possible, prevent accidental or

intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility. As a result any employee has a

right to put product on hold if they have a concern. At the plant level, only the Quality

Assurance Manager and General Manager have the authority to release product on hold.