JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                                         Repack Associate 2                                         

Position Reports To:                       Repack Supervisor

FLSA Status:                                   Hourly $

• Full-time permanent position with vacation after 90 days and benefits after 60 days.
• Monday- Friday 5:45 am – 4:00 pm Saturdays Possible.

OPC is family owned and headquartered in the beautiful Pacific Northwest of the United States. We started over 40 years ago as a small family farm and have been blessed to grow significantly with our farm fresh quality and the care we show our customers. We currently own, or control through long term leases, over 140,000 irrigated acres. We also now have a network of processing plants throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Michigan to bring the bounty of our farms to you.

The roots of our heritage offer us complete focus; from farming through the entire process. We are committed to innovation, quality and customer service. The OPC Family of companies is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices throughout our farming operation, giving us the ability to give our customers “Seed to Fork” varieties of quality potato products, other vegetables and fruits.

The Repack Department is where we are able to pack the product for the stakeholders. It is the finish product in a variety of of ways-Bulk line, Bagger, or box line.  

Position Purpose Summary:  Perform necessary repack tasks to ensure overall repack performance and efficiency.  

Principal Job Responsibilities:

• Serve the needs of customers and all stakeholders
• Adhere to all Food Safety and GMP Policies
• Perform a minimum of 3 positions listed in Repack Associate 1
• Demonstrate an understanding of relevance and details within the Daily Repack Schedule.  Assist in setting up lines for startup and changeover accordingly
• Observe & support GMP compliance with co-workers
• Demonstrate product familiarity and observational experience to identify visible concerns or questionable quality based on experience.
• Provide support to Operator/Line Leader with communication or equipment as requested.
• Six-way Dump Station Operator:
• Inspect product visible prior to dumping and while product is filling hopper station, remove any foreign material found (if possible) and ensure immediate communication to line operator.
• Operate dump stations carefully to avoid product loss or unnecessary breakage.
• When necessary, use assigned equipment for product handling to break up frozen product as necessary.
• Return empty totes to the loading position and signal forklift driver accordingly.
• Monitor product levels to keep product flow consistent and avoid running out of product
• General Responsibilities:
• Work together to maintain all required housekeeping in your work area prior to all shift breaks as well as end of shift
• Be observant of physical environment, forklift traffic, co-workers and immediate inform line leader, floor supervisor, QA or Repack manager of any safety concerns, hazards, injuries, etc.
• Be familiar with equipment E-Stop locations for emergency use

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Broad knowledge and experience in repack operations
• Above average skills in teamwork; attention to detail; attendance
• Excellent skills in communication
• Demonstrated ability to assist co-workers with job understanding; recognize packaging needs based on schedule; recognize and suggest any improvements to the process or operation
• General knowledge of product quality
• Experience in coaching

Education and Experience:

• Degree or equivalent experience: High school diploma or equivalent
• Years of Experience: 6 months or greater

Physical Demands of the Position:

• While performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to stand, reach with arms and hands, stoop, crouch and lift in excess of 50 lbs. Vision abilities required by this job include color recognition and attention to detail. This job may require working a minimum of 10 hours per shift with the flexibility to extend working hours as required. 

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Extended periods of physical vibration and moderate to high noise levels are normal. Employee will be required to work in a cold environment that is approximately 40 degrees or lower