Packaging Engineer jobs in Amarillo, TX

Description

Key Duties/Responsibilities

This position will rotate general laborer positions including scaler, block handler, and box runner/taper person for breaks and lunches or as directed.

• Completes tasks for the job that this position is rotating into for a short period of time
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area 
• Performs other related duties as requested

Scaler

• Check and adjust box weights as needed
• Ensure plastic liners completely and securely cover the completed care prior to taping
• May conduct box count checks
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and operation.

Block Handler

• Move cases from the pallet to the microwave infeed belt following safe lifting guidelines 
• Remove liner and push the block into position to feed grinder

Box Runner/Taper

• Responsible for keeping patty stackers supplied with boxes
• Take boxes off of the conveyor and move them to the patty stackers
• Tape full boxes as needed

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic math, language, and reading skills
• Ability to handle equipment and vehicles safely and sensibly

Education and Experience

• High school diploma preferred
• 6 month industry related experience required. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain a single task focus and situational awareness
• Must be able to move and lift up to 60-pound wooden skid or pallet
• Able to work in a cold refrigerated environment for up to 10 hours. 

SSI Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:

SSI is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.