Production Packer jobs in Paramus, NJ

At PMC/Zerega, a Winland Foods Company, we’ve turned the craft of pasta-making into an art, with a dedication that dates back nearly 200 years. A subsidiary of Winland Foods, Zerega is America’s leading producer of pasta for foodservice—from angel hair to ziti and every pasta in between.

RETAIL PACKER SUMMARY:

Must fill required containers with short goods products. Follow the requirements of the customer and company specifications. Maintaining safe and sanitary conditions of the packaging areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Constantly check the product for quality, intermixing, or contamination
• Seal containers in the required manner and stamped with proper codes
• Constantly pack trays of Manicotti including straighten and inspection for inconsistencies
• Performs shutdown sanitation
• Must be able to meet production requirements
• Other duties assigned by the lead or manager

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• 1 year of experience in a food manufacturing (factory setting) environment preferred
• Ability communication in English.
• Ability to communicate and follow work, GMP, and safety instructions.
• Must be able to work any day on the any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have physical ability and strength to perform assigned tasks.
• Required to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Required to stand, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, push/pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes that occur on the production line
• Must be able to communicate and work in a team environment
• Must be able to work any shift based upon Production Needs

Education

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Work Location: In person