Packaging Material Handler

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

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Packaging Material Handler 

JOB SUMMARY/ JOB DUTIES:The Packaging Material Handler is responsible for handling materials related to food production on the packaging floor.•    Reads production schedule to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.  Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.•    Requires visual verification of items, physical movement of the product from manufacturing into the warehouse area.•    If applicable, operates/drives material handling equipment to transport stored items within the packaging room/facility.•    Responsible for removal and waste tracking in the packaging department.•    Inspects product load for accuracy, and safely move it around the packaging floor or other parts of the facility as needed to ensure timely and complete delivery. •    Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.•    Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas. •    Opens bales, crates, and other containers.•    Moves portable equipment to packaging floor from storage area.•    Manually or mechanically loads and unloads materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles. •    Operates or tends automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.•    Maintains general housekeeping duties, sweeps floors, retrieves pallets and distributes to proper locations; performs light maintenance.  Ensure all recyclables are place in designated bins.  •    Practices and adheres to appropriate safety procedures, including but not limited to, wearing all needed PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.•    Other duties that may be performed by the Material Handler are, but not limited to:  safe housekeeping, keeping work areas clean; storing supplies in designated areas; keeping aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions; removing trash from work area floor; following instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights.  Practices and adheres to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines/procedures.•    Ensures proper placement of the pallet tag on the product and marks materials with identifying information.•    Performs other job-related projects, duties and assignments as directed by supervision, including packing.•    Perform sanitation tasks as directed.•    Mandatory overtime may be required.•    May perform other duties as required.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Sitting: Seldom                Standing: Continuously            Walking: Frequently        Driving: Occasionally            Using hands: Continuously        Climbing: Occasionally    Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently        Talking, Hearing: Continuously        Tasting, Smelling: Seldom        Floor to Waist Lift: Frequently        Waist to Eye Lift: Occasionally        Two Handed Carry: FrequentlyPushing: Continuously            Pulling: Continuously            Overhead Work Standing: FrequentlyLadder Climbing: Occasionally        Repetitive Twisting Standing: Frequently    Repetitive Twisting Sitting: FrequentlyHand Dexterity: Continuously        Bending: Continuously    Weight:Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously        Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently            Up to 50 lbs.: OccasionallyUp to 100 lbs.: Frequently            More than 100 lbs.: FrequentlyWORK ENVIRONMENT:The noise level in the work environment is quiet in the office areas but moderate on the warehouse floor. Temperature is ambient and impacted by seasonal changes.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.