Packaging Operator - Second Shift

• Completes production reports documenting performance; enter transactions into RF equipment

• Adjusts equipment during operation to ensure that quality and productivity standards are met

• Dumps product into hopper for filling

• Performs change-over by setting up auger, funnel, tubing and former for specific lines and/or product

• Cleans and washes line and equipment, and cleans work area and equipment at end of shift

• Load and set film or units for form fill machines

• Reports any product quality deviations or mechanical failures to maintenance or management.

• Adherence to all department procedures and GMP's, including following precise instructions.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; and the ability to communicate with individuals and small groups.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Working knowledge or the ability to gain knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX and RedZone software.

• Working overtime as needed throughout the week, up to and including Saturday work.

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods during the shift

• Comfortable working with and around allergens and cleaning chemicals

• Must be able to work onsite inAlsip location

What will set you apart:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• 3 months experience and/or training in a USDA regulated manufacturing environment

• Experience operating packaging equipment.

• Familiarity with food safety requirements.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant environments. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Safely navigate stairs and ladders

Environmental Concerns:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; hearing protection is required in designated areas. Dust and odor present in environment.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Griffith Foods is a family-owned business, founded in 1919 andheadquarteredin Alsip,IllinoisUSA. At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to NourishtheWorld. Our products range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that allpersonsare entitled to equal employmentopportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employmentopportunitywill be extended to allpersonsin allaspectsof the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

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