Pack Assocaite

Job Title: Pack Assocaite

Job Location: Linden NJ

This position is based in Linden NJ. One our Food Manufacturing clients is looking for a Pack Associate that will receive produce & raw foods assemble ship label and/or package foods to customers using manual assembly and IT equipment. This role must follow all safety and health standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive foods assemble Meal kits to recipe specifications ship kits following Good Manufacturing Practices and meet health and safety standards.
• Works on a limited number of food areas lines processes or items. Work is relatively routine from week to week.
• May regularly operate standard conveyor belts or multiple pieces of essential equipment (approximately 30% of total equipment).
• Package meal kits following prescribed processes and procedures. Deviation from normal processes must be approved.
• Rotate and check food ingredients for freshness. May receive products and ensure the accuracy of the delivery.
• Keep work areas/assembly clean demonstrating cleanasyougo practices.
• May be required to complete essential paperwork related to food preparation packaging or labeling.
• Required to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) as prescribed.
• In coordination with the team lead identifies issues with Product Food Safety Quality or Equipment and escalates matters to other departments or higher levels when needed.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Requirements

• A minimum of 3 months of experience working in a manufacturing environment applying common processes procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of quality assurance practices.
• Experience applying and enforcing routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in a chilled food environment is preferred.

Experience / Education

• Ability to follow all appropriate safety standards in food production
• Knowledge of basic math and reading comprehension skills
• General high school degree/G.E.D or equivalent preferred