Packaging Operator (Day Shift)

Job Category:

Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:

Plant Production

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Description:

This is a fulltime day shift position working on a consistent 7:00 am - 7:00 pm rotating schedule.


* Pay starts at $19.64 an hour


* $1,000 sign on bonus


* $1 weekend premium


* Vacation matching


* Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire


* 8% 401K match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


* Safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment and machinery.


* Perform troubleshooting and predictive maintenance inspections, as well as minor repairs as needed.


* Maintain working area as clean (free of floor debris), organized, and free of standing water.


* Closely monitor packaging quality, make necessary adjustments and communicate changes.


* Keep detailed records and document changes made to the machine during the shift.


* Perform set-up activities such as mechanical assembly as well as loading of packaging materials, such as caps, corrugate and inner cartons.


* Responsible for detailed cleaning activities in all packaging equipment as well as other areas of the plant on a regular basis; this can occasionally mean entire shifts of cleaning duties.


* Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.


* Maintain levels of glue, lubrication, ink and other consumables as needed.


* Maintain proper levels of consumables in correct locations in work area.


* Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.


* Able to identify Critical Control Points (CCP).


* Follow Good Lab Practices and safety SOP’s regarding proper labeling and use of chemicals.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:


* This position may provide limited work direction to Case Stackers.


* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.


* Separate liquid product waste from packaging waste and properly dispose of.



* This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.


* Safety Protocol
+ Stop any observed unsafe acts, and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
+ Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
+ Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education:


* High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:


* Minimum one (1) year of experience running a production/packaging line is preferred.


* Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Certification/Licensure:


* Ability to be forklift and pallet jack certified.


* Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified....