Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks!
Position:
Packager III - 3rd Shift
Type:
Onsite
Location:
Kent, WA
If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities, consider joining
Oberto Snacks, Inc.
Here’s why you should apply:
Innovative Environment:
At Oberto, we thrive on innovation. Be part of a team that constantly pushes boundaries and creates unique snack experiences.Quality-Driven Culture:
We’re passionate about delivering top-notch products. Join us if you’re committed to excellence and quality.Team Collaboration:
Our collaborative work environment fosters creativity and teamwork. You’ll collaborate with talented individuals across various functions.Career Growth:
Oberto offers growth opportunities. Whether you’re starting your career or seeking advancement, we’ve got you covered.OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION:
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 700 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.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Oberto team has an opening for the critical position of Packager III for our 3rd shift. The Packager III is responsible for monitoring that quality standards for Packaging are consistently met, the line meets schedule attainment and line efficiency standards, the mechanical operations run smoothly. Packer 3 is responsible for documenting production runs by filling out Inventory Control Paperwork. Understands how to read and understand the 1st Article process. Track all item/lot numbers ensuring all traceability is within regulatory standards.
Operating the tape machines and Manual Code Daters.
SCHEDULE:
3rd Shift – 11:00pm – 7:30am WAGE: $18.00 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour shift differential.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure meat, dates, tape, labels, and other supplies are correct according to product specifications.
- Ensure efficient packaging by setting up workstations correctly and effectively.
- Demonstrate leadership by directing employees to assist others where needed on other lines.
- Encourage team to be ready to start on time in the morning, after breaks and lunch.
- Perform product quality and QA checks to eliminate or reduce product waste or rework, these include checking packages for seal integrity issues.
- Encourage teamwork by informing each team member of their role and responsibility on the line and motivating team members to achieve expected hourly output.
- Maintain current records by filling out required paperwork and entering information into the Inventory Control Paperwork correctly and completely throughout the run.
- Able to communicate scheduling conflicts with Leadership.
- Able to run a band sealer.
- Prepare work area by assembling and setting up workstations.
- Maintain housekeeping standards and account for all inedible products.
- Stage materials to be used by, making sure that all foreign material (cardboard, plastic, etc.) is removed and that all proper handling procedures are followed.
- As directed, perform basic maintenance to equipment, maintain cleanliness of equipment and clean equipment as necessary.
- Ensure proper identification of product by recording weights of tubs/totes with proper batch number and ingredient ticket weights.
- Observe operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
- Remove finished packaged items from the production line and separate rejected items.
- Able to set up and adjust the Band Sealer.
- Stock operating supplies for their scheduled areas.
- Inspect and remove defective products and packaging materials.
- Manage change over’s ensuring you meet time expectations and return to stock is complete.
- Ensure all labels are accurate.
- Ensure that proper safety and sanitation measures are followed by instructing employees on proper company procedures and then monitoring personnel to make sure all procedures are being followed.
- Keep track of production as it relates to schedules and scheduling. Monitor production levels of crew and to ensure required production standards are met.
- Follow through on delegated tasks and assist where necessary.
- Maintain even workflow by being organized and planning and making changes as needed or directed.
- Ensure all persons on the crew are properly trained, and time worked is properly recorded.
- Assist lead and/or supervisor by training all new personnel, monitoring performance, and ensuring that procedures are followed.
- Maintain product integrity throughout the area of responsibility, checking product for proper materials, specifications, labeling, etc. Performs quality checks on product to ensure optimum quality.
- Follow all specification sheets.
- Record rework keeping all items separate and properly identified.
- Able to operate a pallet stacker.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School or equivalent preferred
- 6 months manufacturing experience preferred
- Previous machine operator experiences preferred
- Pallet Jack experience preferred
- 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.
ABOUT OBERTO:
We offer a creative, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence.
BENEFITS:
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness program, Flex spending account.
- 401K Plan with a generous company match
- Quarterly performance incentive.
- 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.
EXTRA BENEFIT:
- Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
- Discount commuter benefits
- Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
- Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program
- Matching Charity Donations
- Pet Insurance
- Oberto Product Discounts
- Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club.
- First-class onsite fitness center
Ready to Join Our Snack-Tastic Team? Apply Now!
Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans’ status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. 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 or by applying directly on our website at www.oberto.com/careers.com
EEO/
E-Verify
Statements:
Oberto Snacks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Oberto Snacks, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.
**Please note, we do not engage with outside recruiters. All recruitment processes are managed internally by our Talent Acquisition team. Thank you.
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