Packaging Technician 1

Job Details: Job Location: Southside Processing LLC - Elgin, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Packaging Technician I

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor/FSQA Manager/Supvervisor, packages all raw and smoked products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cuts and packages processed products.
Uses shrink machine to wrap packages
Labels all packages according to USDA guidelines
Weighs and prices all packaged products
Boxes all products and prepares them for shipping
Operates the packaging machine.
Weighs and prices product
Produces raw product according to USDA
Sanitizes and maintains packaging equipment 
Cleans and sanitizes the packaging area according to USDA
Observes safety and security standards.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Southside Market & Barbeque.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and/or Experience

One to two years’ of food manufacturing experience preferred

Food Handler Certification required...Southside can assist you in obtaining this

Language Skills

Ability to understand English for all job-related circumstances.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, using whole numbers.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, he/she is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  He/she is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.  He/she must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Exposed to heat and cold temperatures throughout the work day.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Perks

Full Time Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program- up to 100% paid college tuition

25% Employee Discount on Restaurant food purchases, 10% Discount on Market and Merchandise items

Shift meal discount of $8.75 per day

401K - Southside Market & Barbeque will match the team member contributions 100% (dollar-for-dollar) on your Salary Deferrals up to 3% of compensation; plus, a 50% matching contribution on any additional Salary Deferrals above 3% up to 5% of compensation.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Focused Leadership Development Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- term and Long- term Disability

1 week Vacation pay/year - accrual starts on day 1

1 week Sick pay/year - accrual starts on day 1

ALL COMPANY HOLIDAY Closures Paid - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter – if normally scheduled for day it occurs on

Full time set Schedules