Packing Specialist

Job Title: Packer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Packer to join our team at BrightFarms Inc. As a Packer, you will be responsible for carrying out the labor required to complete the daily weighing and packaging plan of leafy greens in a safe and efficient manner. You will adhere to food safety protocols in all aspects of your job requirements and follow your supervisor's instructions in adhering to standardized practices and achieving required results.

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for carrying out the labor required to complete the daily weighing and packaging plan of leafy greens in a safe and efficient manner
* Adheres to food safety protocols in all aspects of job requirements
* Follows supervisor's instructions in adhering to standardized practices and achieving required results
* Accurately records charts related to performed labor, inspection, and results according to company and regulatory guidelines
* Maintains a safe, clean, organized work area
* Operates Hand Pallet Jack
* Reports food safety and quality problems to Supervisor, the SQF Practitioner or directly to Senior Management

Requirements:

* 0-1 years of experience in a production environment or related work experience
* Food or agriculture industry experience preferred
* On-going training in Food Safety and Sanitation
* Ability to fulfill routine logs related to food safety and inspection reports

Work Conditions:

* Coolers/Warehouse/Greenhouse
* Employees will work mostly in cooler temperatures ranging between 35-55 degrees
* Employees will have some exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter
* Often working near moving mechanical parts
* There will be exposure to cleaning chemicals
* The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud

Physical Requirements:

* While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hear
* There is frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing
* The lifting requirements to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and on a rotating basis constantly lift up to 10 pounds
* The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards

Equal Employment Opportunity:

BrightFarms Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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