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Enrobing Packaging Supervisor (Jenn)

This is a full or part-time position. Sometimes limited hours are available depending on business demand. Seasonally and on holidays, employees are expected to work additional hours. Overtime hours are only considered approved if advanced written approval from the Production Supervisor (Interim A. Wilbur) is obtained.

Job Overview

The packaging assistant will be responsible for packing various sweets and chocolate confections for distribution and sale.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  • Work closely with Packaging Supervisor to identify daily packaging requirements
  • Become proficient with all packaging stations and bagging requirements
  • Identify and pack only first quality products
  • Pull and return products and packaging to proper storage areas with 100% accuracy
  • Pack products in various bags, pouches, and boxes.
  • Identify and verify correct dates, labels, and ingredients for products
  • Perform clean-up activities as assigned

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Attention to detail is a must
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Can accept coaching and feedback from supervisor and others
  • Be a Team Player
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic math and literacy skills
  • Physical dexterity
  • Available for shift work and weekends as needed

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, walk, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear. They regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.

They may occasionally be required to climb and balance. While performing this position, you will be required to stand on hard surfaces for the duration of your shift. They must have hand dexterity. Be able to hand tie ribbons and bows.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment can be loud to moderate, depending on the packaging area. You must be able to work in various degrees of temperature. Fast-paced. Chocolate sampling is encouraged.

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