2nd shift Packer

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

TITLE:2nd Shift Packer

LOCATION: Avon, OH

SHIFT & HOURS: Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (Saturday overtime as needed)

Hiring Hourly Rate: $17.80/hr + $2.00 Shift Differential

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a 2nd Shift Packer to be responsible for operating and monitoring packaging equipment to ensure products are packed, labeled, and palletized accurately and on time while maintaining food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

As a 2nd Shift Packer your responsibilities will include:

• Read and interpret production schedules to pack finished goods accurately, ensuring correct cartons and labels are used
• Assemble cartons, apply labels, and pack the correct number of products into each carton
• Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment such as tapers and code daters
• Stack cartons on pallets according to required configurations
• Accurately record production and yield data
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Support audit requirements and maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

The 2nd Shift Packer position may be right for you if you:

• Communicate clearly and effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Are able to follow written instructions and standard procedures
• Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

Qualified candidates will have:

• Ability to read and follow written work instructions
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Ability to carry out simple instructions and handle routine tasks
• Ability to work onsite in Avon, OH on a full-time basis
• Ability to complete forklift certification

What will set you apart:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Previous manufacturing or packaging experience
• Experience working in a food production environment
• Strong teamwork and reliability
• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant floor environments. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will occasionally need to operate and drive a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods.

Environmental Concerns

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and cold. Dust and odor present in environment.

2 Year Earning Potential Based on Performance

• 6 Months - $18.25
• 12 Months-$18.70
• 24 Months- $19.16

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The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Custom Culinary is a subsidiary of Griffith Foods and is a provider of branded and customer brand / "private label" soup bases, flavor concentrates, sauces, gravies, and other flavor enhancing products. We sell primarily into foodservice - restaurants, hospitals, schools, and cafeterias - as well as industrial - food manufacturers, assemblers, and commissaries - and specialty retail - grocery store foodservice, convenience stores, and meal kits.

At Custom Culinary, we aim to Be True to the Food , and we are focused on authentically bringing flavor and excellent food, ingredients, and menu solutions to our customers.

Griffith Foods is a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA.

Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.