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Natural Grocers Bulk Packaging Operator in Golden, Colorado
Salary Range
USD $21.00/Hr. - USD $21.00/Hr.
Overview
The Job in a Nutshell
The Bulk Packaging Operator is responsible for packaging of bulk foods and spices at the Natural Grocers Distribution Center in Golden. This position performs daily setup and operation of mechanical and electrical packaging equipment, including scales, baggers, labelers, metal detectors, and case sealers. The Packaging Operator must be able to work at a steady pace for 10-hour shifts, standing for 90% of the time. This position packs and labels products accurately and efficiently and completes necessary production logs. This position works under FSMA guidelines.
Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.
08/23/2024
Responsibilities
Main Ingredients
Daily setup and breakdown of production equipment and workstations with necessary packaging materials, tools, and GMP items
Prep and weigh product for individual finished container sizes
Pack products to accurate weights at an acceptable pace by operating semi-automated scales and baggers; some manual packaging required
Assess quality of product being packed; communicate non-conformances to Lead or QA
Use automated bagging equipment to seal individual bags; ensure adequate seals
Operate packaging equipment; includes troubleshooting and making adjustments in accordance with established work standards; operate touch screen to program code dates, product weights, speeds, and other relevant information
Label product accurately and efficiently
Accurately pack finished bags into boxes or trays; operate case sealing and coding machines
Manually palletize products according to specifications
Provide backup relief in the absence of machine operators in herb/spice room
Maintain standard efficiency and accuracy of equipment and manual tasks
Complete necessary production forms with accurate information
Keep a sanitary work environment throughout the shift
Follow production schedule; understand run sequence and cleaning requirements
Perform required cleaning including washing, sanitizing, sweeping & mopping area daily
Follow all GMP’s, SSOP’s, Organic, Allergen, and HACCP standards
Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
Minimum 1 -year recent experience in operating food production machinery preferred
Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions as provided
Basic computer skills required, working knowledge of production systems
Must have good attention to detail; accuracy and thoroughness is a must
Ability to work with others in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to rotate through all workstations in the processing area
Must work 40 hours per week and be available for overtime as needed
Must be reliable and on time every day
Mechanical aptitude/skills preferred
Able to assist in other departments as needed
This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.
Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:
All Crew Members
Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
Paid Nutrition Education
good4u Crew Member Discount
{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
Health and Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.
At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.
Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:
Physical and Environmental Demands:
N = Never
O = Occasional; 1-33% of time
F = Frequent; 34-66% of time
C = Constant; 67-100% of time
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
Must have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
Must be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
Must be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn.
Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed.
Environmental Requirements:
Must be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
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LocationUS-CO-Golden
Job ID2024-27097
Address4403 Table Mt Dr
Work EnvironmentIn-person
CategoryDistribution Center
Salary RangeUSD $21.00/Hr. - USD $21.00/Hr.