06/23/2022
Minnesota Dehydrated Vegetables is hiring for our Packaging Department.
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This position generally works 7am-5pm Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday. Occasional weekends or other shifts dependent on product demand (may change based upon business needs).
Responsibilities
· Responsible for the packaging of product according to specifications outlined by Assistant Packaging Supervisor / Packaging Manager.
· Responsible to keep all packaging, granulating equipment blend line and destoning areas clean, sanitized and free of any debris, according to established Quality Assurance standards.
· Responsible to keep the warehouse areas neat, organized, clean and free of any debris according to Quality Assurance standards.
· Reports any equipment problems or deviations to the Assistant Packaging Supervisor and the Packaging Manager immediately.
· Responsible for sanitizing all equipment and tools as outlined by the Quality Assurance Manager, in all Packaging areas.
· Assists the Assistant Packaging Supervisor and Packaging Manager with other duties as assigned / needed.
Requirements and Skills
· Must have negative pre-employment and/or subsequent drug/alcohol test results.
· Regularly attends work on time and as scheduled. Contacts supervisor/designee when delayed, sick or otherwise unable to be at work as scheduled.
· Is knowledgeable of and complies with MDV’s handbook policies and procedures.
· Displays a positive and respectful demeanor at all times towards supervisors and fellow coworkers and maintains a positive company image.
· Demonstrates ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, as well as work within a team environment. Demonstrates teamwork by cooperating with and assisting coworkers as needed.
· Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, in stressful situations and with frequent interruptions.
· Adapts well to change.
· Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Effectively present information one-on-one and small group situations to customers or other employees of MDV.
· Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
· Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Work Environment
· Work is completed in the packaging area of the plant.
· The employee will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes/airborne particles and noise.
· Exposure to wet/humid, toxic/caustic chemicals, high places and heat/cold conditions also exist.
Physical Demands
· The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
· The employee is required to frequently - constantly sit; climb or balance; and stoop.
· The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Minnesota Dehydrated Vegetables is an EEO/AAP/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour