Country: United States of America State: Connecticut City: Dayville Zip Code: 06241 Job Category: Packer Req ID: 454936 Is Full Time?: Yes Employment Type: Employee Pay Rate: $22.83 / Hour Packer $23.51 / Hour Box Drop ($1 Shift Premium) Work Schedule: Start time: 11:50 PM End time: 8:00 AM Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday Based on business needs Job Description We're seeking inclusive and committed Packers to join Frito-Lay, where you will be responsible for constructing boxes and packing them full of products you already know and love. Although you will start with Frito-Lay, this job can open the door to career opportunities with our parent company, PepsiCo. It's a physical job! While all are welcome to apply, understand that you will be on your feet the entirety of your shift. Packers are expected to stay on the line until relieved for break. We're seeking individuals who are flexible, committed, and safety-focused. Here are some of the tasks that you could expect to perform during the workday as a Packer:
- Construct boxes and pack them manually or with the help of automated machines.
- Maintains effective pace when packing lines
- Perform regular quality checks at required frequency
- Responsible for conducting both dry wipes and wet wash changeovers on manufacturing equipment
- Set up lines during a changeover process
- Maintain housekeeping and specific sanitation tasks as required
Here are some of the tasks that you could expect to perform during the workday as a Transitional Packaging Utility (TPU):
- Support repacking cases rejected from automated machines
- Clear case jams on automated equipment and conveyors
- Palletize cases on the floor in the event of equipment downtime
- Responsible for conducting both dry wipes and wet wash changeovers on manufacturing equipment
- Set up lines during a changeover process
- Maintain housekeeping and specific sanitation tasks as required
Here are some of the tasks that you could expect to perform during the workday in Box Drop:
- Troubleshoot case erector equipment and clear machine faults in a timely manner
- Consistently refill cases into multiple case erector machines (5 to 12 lines assigned to you at one time)
- Operate power jack (PIT) to move pallets of cases to and from machines
- Communicate effectively with peers and management over the radio or intercom system
Whether you are experienced or not, please be sure you meet the following minimum requirements before starting your application:
- You are 18 years of age or older
- You will be required to work on some weekends, holidays as well as off shift
- You can stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
- You can climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
- You can repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation
Join nearly 55,000 other Frito-Lay associates across the country that work hard to bring you the snacks you love by submitting your application today. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.