Packaging Associate - Colonial Heights, United States - Sabra Dipping Company

Sabra Dipping Company

Verified Company

Colonial Heights, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Sabra started at a small factory in Astoria, New York, but we always knew we were onto something big.

As a joint venture between Strauss Group and PepsiCo, we've grown to be the number one Hummus company in the world.

If you have a real passion for food and think Hummus is as magical as we do, join our team.

We offer comprehensive benefits, a great company culture, and a diverse group of people who take ownership to create something great.

We are committed to individuals 'being at their best' by bringing fresh ideas to the table and turning their passion for food into results that matter.

Hourly Rate:

$19 an hour ($1.00 night shift differential)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Achieve Sabra Safety, Quality and Production Goals
Perform inspection and proper handling/packaging of product to ensure high quality for consumers
Stage packaging material
Ensure that product is stacked properly on pallets, stretch wrapped, and labeled
Pack cartons and cases
Palletize and inspect with various pieces of machinery including xray machines and case packer machines
Work with various types of equipment: walkiestackies, forklifts and conveyor belts
Adhere to attendance standards
Adhere to all Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements
Work in a safe manner, report all accidents and incidents immediately, follow all safety rules and regulations according to company and governmental standards, and attend safety meetings and trainings
Perform general housekeeping duties
Keep work area clean/dispose of waste
Interact with all team members with courtesy and professionalism
Participate in company improvement projects
Perform other duties as assigned

Recipe for Success:

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
Military experience a plus
Ability to respond to verbal and written instructions
Previous continuous employment at one or more locations preferred

Successful Attributes:

Can easily adapt to change in the work environment
Reliable, reports to work on time, works the entire scheduled shift, and follows proper callout procedures
Selfstarter with the capacity to work with mínimal supervision as well as work as part of a team
Upbeat, positive attitude, that excels in a diverse team atmosphere
Curious, with a desire to learn and support continuous improvement

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to a maximum of 50lbs repetitively
Ability to walk, bend and stand for 12 hours in steel toed boots (provided)
Ability to work in varying temperature environments

We celebrate an inclusive environment and provide equal opportunity for development and advancement.

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran or uniform service member, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and/or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR c)