Packaging Lead

At Häns Kissle, we strive to deliver the simple goodness of home in every bite. Founded in 1984, Häns Kissle began as the regional commissary for a small, high-end grocery chain in New England, MA, crafting fresh, upscale prepared foods and deli salads. Nearly 40 years later, we’re still in the kitchen in our 112,000 square foot facility, cooking up delicious foods with an uncompromising commitment to quality and service but now on a national level.

Purpose: As a hands-on Packaging Lead, direct an effective and efficient operation of the assigned production line through to finished goods to ensure each phase meets or exceeds customer and regulatory requirements for quality, food safety and plant safety processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Tend to or operate machine that packages product modeling a “Safety First” culture, including, but not limited to:
• Setting up metal detector
• Setting up Aesus Labeler and change product labels accordingly
• Setting up printer for labels
• Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pileups, jams, temperature variances, etc.
• Report and document line activity
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards
• Communicate with Quality Control relative to out of spec product or packaging
• Complete the Standard Quality Form to ensure proper record recordkeeping for USDA, Audits, etc.
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, and report malfunctions to maintenance as necessary for repairs and adjustments.
• Replenish packaging supplies, such as boxes, or labels.
• Train and direct production employees for operation of production lines and proper use of GMPs
• Package the product in the form in which it will be sent out and assist as required to achieve goals
  
  

Work Enviornment

• Cold/Wet conditions with temperatures between 40 o F and 45 o F
• Noisy conditions beyond ambient levels requiring hearing protection
• Exposure to hazards that include a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, etc.
• Function in narrow aisles or passageways
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motion
• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects (50 and over requires two (2) employees)
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations
• Ability to work weekends and overtime seasonally
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Seven (7) months to one (1) year experience as a General Laborer
• Knowledge of GMP’s and Plant Safety
• Able to operate computer, electronic and label making software and systems
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques when handling heavy objects
• Basic written and effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic mathematic applications
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Ability to train, lead, develop and measure employee performance
• Ability to take direction and execute in a fast paced environment
• English speaking skills or bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
  
  

Required Attributes

• Positive attitude
• Team player
• Enthusiastic
• Great physical fitness and strength
• Ability to endure tough working conditions
• Punctual
• Willingness to cross train in other areas within the plant
  
  

Hans Kissle takes pride in its people and product. We strongly believe in our philosophy to uphold the highest level of integrity in everything we do. Each employee is expected to understand and act appropriately per our philosophy and policies. This job description reflects essential functions assigned by management which are subject to change at any time.

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