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Packing Operator

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All are encouraged to apply! Join Peckham - WORK. GROW. ADVANCE.

Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization. We specialize in providing vocational rehabilitation and training opportunities for people with significant disabilities, and/or other barriers to employment. If you have a disability or other barrier to employment, please be sure to fully complete the ‘eligibility for services questionnaire’ to help us determine the best fit and necessary accommodations for your employment needs.

If you do NOT have a disability, please complete the entire application including the questionnaire. Being a person without a disability will not impact your eligibility to be hired for this position.

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Peckham Diversified - Packaging Operator

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Pay: $15 an hour

Shift: 8AM-5PM

Location: Caledonia, MI

SUMMARY

The Packing Operator is responsible for loading and packing Revolution Farms’ products, as well as performing sanitation to ensure quality and compliance with food safety standards. This role involves operating machinery, performing repetitive tasks at high speed, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a climate-controlled environment with temperatures around 36°F.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Properly load and package Revolution Farms’ products on assigned machines
  • Inspect produce for defects, contaminations, and foreign materials during loading and packing; report any issues promptly
  • Inspect packaging for defects or contaminations; report any issues promptly
  • Meet or exceed established production efficiency standards
  • Rotate workstations as required to support workflow
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with company standards
  • Complete all required Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), including beginning and end of day, and ongoing throughout shift
  • Comply with all written Good Manufacturing and Agricultural Practices (GMPs/GAPs) at all times, including but not limited to, personal clothing, personal items, personal hygiene, food safety attire, and proper food handling and sanitation.
  • Support and maintain the placement and storage of produce, packaging, and other materials in their designated areas within the packing cooler
  • Adhere to standards for material storage, including maintaining 6-inch clearance from walls, keeping items off the ground, and establishing lanes between products
  • Perform high-speed, repetitive tasks such as machine operation, hand packing, palletization, and shipping
  • Understand lettuce blend ingredients and mix ratios using basic math skills
  • Be able to properly identify all lettuce varieties and mixes blends visually
  • Organize produce and packaging to comply with First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures
  • Participate in team meetings and training sessions
  • Communicate effectively with other Team Members and Staff
  • Contribute positively to team goals and maintain a collaborative work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least 18 years old
  • Must be able lift and carry up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis
  • Must be able to read numbers on a digital scale
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Grasping, sorting, handling, lifting, bending, crouching, twisting, standing, walking, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling
  • Repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination, machine operation, handling tools, sweeping and similar motions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Attention to detail and
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Excellent time management skills and Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Ability to operate a pallet jack and maneuver loads weighing up to 1,000 pounds
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Frequent grasping, sorting, handling, lifting during loading and packaging processes
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds frequently
  • Repetitive motions associated with high-speed production tasks

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will work in a climate-controlled Packing Cooler with temperatures around 36°F. The Packing Cooler has an unfinished concrete floor. The floor is sometimes wet (during sanitation). The facility uses sanitizing footbath mats throughout, which require being able to step in and out of the tray over a 2.5” raised tray edge. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.

OTHER INFORMATION

This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law

EOE-Embracing Diversity to Achieve Excellence

SPECIAL NOTES

These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone.gov

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

  • Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
  • Click HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you
  • Email us at [email protected]
  • Call us at (517) 316-4000
  • Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Business Line:

Revolution Farms

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

Worker Sub-Type:

Team Member

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