Production Worker - Baily International : Job Details

Position Summary: The Baily Finished Goods Packing employee plays a crucial role in ensuring that the company's finished products meet or exceed customer expectations. This hands-on position involves working closely with Leads, Supervisors, and team members to uphold high product quality and ensure accurate packing. A successful packing employee will contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the company by ensuring that every order is packed and shipped to specification. Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect Products and Packaging: Examine containers, materials, and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and packing specifications.
• Accurate Counting and Weighing: Ensure finished product cases are properly counted, filled, and weighed to meet the required specifications.
• Seal and Secure Packaging: Use approved glues, tapes, and hand tools to seal containers or packing materials.
• Assemble Packaging Materials: Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and other containers using appropriate tools and techniques to ensure secure packaging.
• Labeling: Mark and label containers accurately using appropriate labeling tools and methods.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Keep materials, supplies, and work areas clean using approved cleaning solutions, hand tools, and procedures.
• Manage Defective Products: Identify and remove defective or completed products, placing them in designated areas, including using equipment such as conveyers or pallet jacks.
• Load Packaging Equipment: Load materials into packaging equipment, including tape dispensers, box erectors, and flow wrap machines.
• Troubleshooting and Reporting: Notify supervisors and maintenance teams in the event of any mechanical issues or breakdowns.
• Compliance: Strictly adhere to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) procedures.
• Assist with Equipment Setup and Breakdown: Support the setup and/or breakdown of production equipment as needed, following supervisor instructions.
• Collaboration and Reporting: Communicate relevant information to supervisors, plant managers, and other team members, ensuring that any issues or opportunities for improvement are addressed.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality control
• Active listening and effective communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and follow instructions
• Proficient in troubleshooting and identifying equipment issues
• Ability to use and maintain packaging equipment effectively
• Knowledge of safety protocols and operational procedures

Required Education and Experience:

• Preferred experience in food plant production, but not required
• High School Diploma or equivalent education

Work Environment & Potential Hazards:

• Regularly works in wet, humid conditions (non-weather-related)
• Works near moving mechanical parts
• May be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold (non-weather-related)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands for handling, gripping, and manipulating materials
• Ability to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly
• Visual abilities required: close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• OSHA-compliant specialty footwear
• Hair and beard nets
• Smocks (in USDA-regulated facilities)
• Gloves

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time position, with potential for overtime as needed
• Standard working hours with occasional flexibility required

Travel:

• No travel required for this position

Other Duties: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks, and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, as needed by the company.