Utility Operator/Packaging

Job Description

Job Description

Local packaging company looking for production laborers in Buffalo, NY!!

1st, 2nd & 3rd shift hours available.

Pay starts at $17/hr + depending on shift

Please respond with resume for immediate consideration!!

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pack finished goods into cases, place finished case onto pallet (must be able to lift 50 lbs.).
• Check individual packages for quality issues:
  • Back seal
  • End seals
  • Production date code both on bags and boxes
  • Bags and boxes are the same item
• Maintain cleanliness of production area around assigned production line.
• Open re-work, both daily and returned product when necessary.
• Assist machine operator as needed (changing poly, learn basic operations to stop/start machine in event of problems).
• Label boxes as necessary.
• Must know the difference between edible and non-edible products.
• Assist in the cleaning of the plant as required.
• Must understand the basics of the Metal Detectors in terms of rejected bag handling and the basics of the HACCP program.
• Be vigilant for any product contamination and report any contamination or otherwise dangerous issues to line operator or shift supervisor.
• Assist in the plant when needed
• Other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

• Prior packaging experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts as scheduled
• Must possess great attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Must be able to understand verbal and written English
• Results-focused and detailed oriented
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Ability to work well with others
• Flexibility to perform other duties when necessary

Company Description

At APS we're your down-to-earth, hometown staffing team. We live here. We work here. We understand the business climate. And we know how to connect qualified and reliable talent with the Western New York companies that need them.

When APS was established in Buffalo, NY in 1998, our firm initially focused solely on staffing light industrial positions. Over time, our reputation for quality placements grew, and thus so did the demand for our services. As a result, we expanded our services to include staffing for skilled trades, administrative, it/technical, engineering, and managerial positions.

Our branch is located in Kenmore, and services a wide area within Buffalo and surrounding areas throughout the North and South Towns.

Company Description

At APS we're your down-to-earth, hometown staffing team. We live here. We work here. We understand the business climate. And we know how to connect qualified and reliable talent with the Western New York companies that need them. \r\n\r\nWhen APS was established in Buffalo, NY in 1998, our firm initially focused solely on staffing light industrial positions. Over time, our reputation for quality placements grew, and thus so did the demand for our services. As a result, we expanded our services to include staffing for skilled trades, administrative, it/technical, engineering, and managerial positions.\r\n\r\nOur branch is located in Kenmore, and services a wide area within Buffalo and surrounding areas throughout the North and South Towns.