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Packaging Operator

Peckham Vocational Industries · Employment · $310.2M budget · 4,379 staff · Since 1979

Why Peckham Vocational Industries

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Helps people with disabilities gain job skills and find employment.

  • Provide contact center solutions and third party logistics and fulfillment services training to persons with disabilities. Program served 2,617 people.$193.2M spent in FY2024
  • Provide manufacturing Vocational training to persons with disabilities. Program served 706 people.$48.6M spent in FY2024
  • Provide rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment, which will assist them in achieving their maximum level of Vocational, economic, and social development. Program enrollment was 7,028.$15.3M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$205K–$571K
8 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$297.4M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
4,379
employees
100 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
91%
of spending
Looks good: 91% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+4%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
10 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 9.7 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1980
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

All are encouraged to apply! Join Peckham - WORK. GROW. ADVANCE. 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 Important Details: Pay: $15 an hour Shift: 8AM-5PM Location: Caledonia, MI SUMMARY The Packing Operator is responsible for loading and packing Revolution Farms’ products, as well as performing sanitation to ensure quality and compliance with food safety standards. This role involves operating machinery, performing repetitive tasks at high speed, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

The position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a climate-controlled environment with temperatures around 36°F.

Duties and responsibilities

Properly load and package Revolution Farms’ products on assigned machines Inspect produce for defects, contaminations, and foreign materials during loading and packing; report any issues promptly Inspect packaging for defects or contaminations; report any issues promptly Meet or exceed established production efficiency standards Rotate workstations as required to support workflow Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with company standards Complete all required Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), including beginning and end of day, and ongoing throughout shift Comply with all written Good Manufacturing and Agricultural Practices (GMPs/GAPs) at all times, including but not limited to, personal clothing, personal items, personal hygiene, food safety attire, and proper food handling and sanitation.

Support and maintain the placement and storage of produce, packaging, and other materials in their designated areas within the packing cooler Adhere to standards for material storage, including maintaining 6-inch clearance from walls, keeping items off the ground, and establishing lanes between products Perform high-speed, repetitive tasks such as machine operation, hand packing, palletization, and shipping Understand lettuce blend ingredients and mix ratios using basic math skills Be able to properly identify all lettuce varieties and mixes blends visually Organize produce and packaging to comply with First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures Participate in team meetings and…

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About Peckham Vocational Industries

From its Form 990