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Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization. We specialize in providing vocational rehabilitation and training opportunities for people with significant disabilities, and/or other barriers to employment. If you have a disability or other barrier to employment, please be sure to fully complete the ‘eligibility for services questionnaire’ to help us determine the best fit and necessary accommodations for your employment needs.If you do NOT have a disability, please complete the entire application including the questionnaire. Being a person without a disability will not impact your eligibility to be hired for this position.

This specific job is open to all interested candidates, both people with and without disabilities.

Peckham Diversified - Packaging Operator

All are encouraged to apply! Join Peckham - WORK. GROW. ADVANCE.

Peckham Diversified provides jobs to individuals with barriers to employment. Please be sure to fully complete the ‘eligibility for services questionnaire’ to help us determine the best fit and necessary accommodations for your employment needs. These jobs are open to all abilities.

Important Information:

Wage: $15.00 per hour

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday)

PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO PUBLIC TRANSPORATION ROUTES TO THIS LOCATION

SUMMARY

The Packaging Operator is responsible for properly packaging produce to match customer PO's.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Properly loads and packages products on the machines as assigned

+ Inspects produce for defects, contaminants and foreign materials during the load and packaging process and reports defects

+ Meets or exceeds production efficiency standards on a regular basis

+ Rotates loading positions as required

+ Responsible for keeping work area clean and organized

+ Responsible for following Packing Cooler and Optimus Prime cleaning schedules

+ Ensures safety awareness and adherence to all food safety policies

+ Wears food safety required attire

+ Inspects packaging upon delivery for defects, contaminants and foreign materials and puts raw materials directly into designated area in Packing Cooler and reports defects and contaminants

+ Inspects packaging before use for defects, contaminants and foreign materials and reports defects and contaminants

+ Complies with Revolution Farms' standard to keep all material in the Packing Cooler 6 inches from the edge of the wall, all items off the ground, and establish lanes between products

+ High-speed repetitive tasks and cycles including machine operations, hand packing, palletization, and shipping

+ Must understand the mix ratio and desired product packaging using basic math skills

+ Wear food safety required attire

+ Participates in team meetings and production training

+ Is a positive contributor to all team goals

+ Most of these processes take place in climatized rooms ranging in temperature of 36-38 degrees

+ Arranges packaging in lanes to comply with Revolution Farms' First In, First Out procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ At least 18 years old.

+ Access to reliable transportation.

+ Must be able stand, lift, sort, twist and bend throughout shift

+ Must be able to lift up to 35lbs

+ Must be able to withstand repetitive motions throughout shift

+ Adhere to Revolution Farms' food safety guidelines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

+ Strong organizational and planning skills

+ Ability to work in a team environment

+ Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

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 stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, twist, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift/or move up to 75 pounds.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Person needs to have the ability to ask questions and voice concern in relation to work and work environment.

OTHER INFORMATION

This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law (https://dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

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SPECIAL NOTES

These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone.gov

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

+ Click HERE (https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory) and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you

+ Click HERE (https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/american-job-centers.aspx) and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you

+ Email us at [email protected]

+ Call us at (517) 316-4000

+ Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Business Line:

Revolution Farms

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

Worker Sub-Type:

Team Member