Packer PA
Job Category: Operations
Requisition Number: PACKE004400
Full-Time
Philadelphia - Plant | Philadelphia, PA 19154, USA

Work Schedule: Saturday – Wednesday

Shift: 3rd,

Hours: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM; with willingness to work overtime, different days/shifts for coverage, extra days, and holidays as needed.

Pay Rate: $24.79/ hour (starting rate at 80% of the full rate)

Wage Progression:

• 80% at hire: $24.79/ hour

• 90% after 6 months: $27.89/ hour

• 100% after 1 year: $30.99/ hour

This position follows a union wage progression scale. Employees advance to the full rate after one year of continuous service.

Why you will love working at Maola Local Dairies™:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a Union comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

Transfers and stacks product from the production line to a pallet. Records the pallet tag number, product, size, label, time, code, quantity and filler.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

• Transfers and stacks product from the production line to a pallet.
• Records the pallet tag number, product, package size, label and time of day on the last case placed on the pallet; as well as, sell by code, quantity per pallet and filler.
• Records the quantity, product and label of cases sent to salvage.
• When each pallet is completed, fills out a pallet tag to match that pallet.
• Ensures color of the pallet tag complies with color assigned to that day of the week.
• Places the pallet tag on the upper left side of the pallet facing the fork truck operator.
• Stretch wraps the pallet to secure for transport to the mechanical stretch wrap machine.
• Operates the walk behind pallet jack to create space for the next pallet to be stacked.
• During changeovers, aid the line & filler operators in transition from one product to the next.
• Responsible for stacking two production lines and for following all instructions provided by any Company authorized trainer.
• Check boxes for leaks and for the correct sell-by code every fifteen (15) minutes.
• Ensures cases are sealing properly.
• Ensures box code information is on both sides of the box and is responsible for legible codes on both sides of every case. Codes must be clear and easily read. Ensures the necessary information is on the correct box.
• Keeps the pallet area clean from debris, product or other clutter that may interfere with the success of the operation.
• Notifies the Pure-Pak operator when an order quantity is less than scheduled.
• Pack rate must match the case packing rate.
• Immediately (within five minutes) notify the shift supervisor when your equipment is unable to operate. This excludes product changeovers and other routine reasons for downtime.
• Must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), safety regulations and plant policies.
• Performs any and all duties as directed by Supervision.
• Works closely with Supervisors, Pure-Pak Operator, Line Operator and the Pallet Transporter.
• Communicates to the Production Supervisor any condition that prevents the manufacture of product to established standards.
• Perform duties as required and assigned.
• All employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, and reporting any concerns. Team members must understand their role in the SQF System, complete required training, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe, high-quality products.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum high school diploma with higher education or certification required.
• Forklift certified preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime when needed.
• Must proactively direct value-added work under slack conditions.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
• Collaboration
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Regularly required to stand and walk and bend.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers.
• Regularly required to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Regularly required to read small print.
• Regularly required to communicate effectively.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may require working in varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies™ is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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