3rd shift Packaging Operator - GFLI

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.

• Reviews packaging work order and obtains correct product, packaging materials and equipment set-up
• Inspects and cleans work area prior to beginning operation and at shift end
• Inspects and adjusts equipment prior to beginning operation
• Completes production reports documenting performance; enter transactions into RF equipment
• Adjusts equipment during operation to ensure that quality and productivity standards are met
• Dumps product into hopper for filling
• Performs change-over by setting up auger, funnel, tubing and former for specific lines and/or product
• Cleans and washes line and equipment
• Load and set film or units for form fill machines
• May manually pack units into cartons as required
• May manually affix label cartons
• May manually stack cartons on to pallets as required
• May operate a forklift as required
• Reports any product quality deviations or mechanical failures to the utility person or team captain
• Cleans work area and equipment at end of shift

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and write in English. Can comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities

Has strong knowledge of packaging operations including machine operating background.

Must be able to lift minimum 50lb. containers.

Must be able to complete Packaging Operator Training annually or as needed per the Alsip Plant packaging Operator Training Check List F62-03 AP-BT

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs with ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds on occassion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

External

None

Internal

Ability to work and communicate with other plant employees and Shift Management Reports to the Packaging Team Captain This job has no supervisory responsibilities Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations None

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.

Client-provided location(s): Conyers, GA

Job ID: Griffith_Foods-JR100551

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-24T12:43:03