Packer (Bagger) 1st Shift

Job Description

Description:

About the Company:

Compound Development Solutions / R.M. Palmer Company, LLC designs, produces, packages, and ships seasonal chocolate novelties. Its products include filled chocolates, solid chocolates, chocolate bars and balls, chocolate cups and coins, chocolate patties, and seasonal products. In addition to its own branded products, the company co-manufactures seasonal and everyday products for other large, branded companies. Today, the Company operates out of two manufacturing facilities and one distribution facility with ~600 full-time employees. R.M. Palmer Company, LLC has some of the most differentiated manufacturing capabilities in the industry as one of the only companies in the U.S. able to make hollow molded chocolate candy products and multicolor chocolate candy novelties.

Position Overview:

The Bagger is primarily responsible for wrapping, packaging, and assembling candy products. This role ensures that all products meet quality standards and are packaged correctly for distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

· Operate various production machines as assigned.

· Lift to 40 pounds without assistance.

· Exhibit manual dexterity to perform tasks efficiently.

· Navigate the work area to manage material handling, packing, and related duties.

· Conduct quality control and product inspection.

· Maintain cleanliness of work area during and between production runs; adhere to sanitation and waste disposal protocols.

· Promptly report any food safety and quality concerns to management.

· Follow verbal and written instructions in English.

· Comply with the Company’s attendance policies.

· Complete tasks as directed by Supervisors, Lead Persons, or management.

· The worker is responsible for performing housekeeping, sanitation tasks, and proper waste disposal methods as required.

· Worker MUST report any food safety issues and concerns to management.Requirements:

Qualifications:

· Previous experience in production or manufacturing is essential.

· Prior packing experience, especially in a food manufacturing setting, is preferred.

· Experience with a range of production machinery such as foilers, box-making machines, worktables, conveyor lines, pouching machines, case sealers, and label machines is beneficial.

· Basic computer proficiency.

· Fundamental mechanical aptitude.

· Strong understanding of sanitation practices.

· Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

· Strong work ethic.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs and priorities.

R.M. Palmer Company provides safety education and training to all our employees in GMP Regulations, Food Safety Guidelines, Food Quality Programs, Employee Safety, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) Requirements on an annual basis. In return, the company expects and insists that all employees recognize their individual obligation to conduct themselves with due regard not only for their own safety but for the safety of their fellow employees and to incorporate food training into the products that are being produced for public consumption. Additional training may be required depending on the job assignment. More detailed information will be given about the essential functions of this job description.

Full-time