Pouch Filler Operator

COMPANY INTRODUCTION Manzana Products Co.

has been in business for over 100 years and is a leading producer of organic apple juice, apple sauce, and apple cider vinegar.

Manzana is owned by Agrial, a prominent French co-op of 12,000 farmer members and a force in agriculture and food production.

Manzanas mission is to create quality apple products by placing the highest value on people, suppliers, customers, and continuous improvement in manufacturing capabilities, with social and environmental responsibility at the heart of our actions.

We are in the process of relocating our manufacturing facility from Sebastopol, CA to Sunnyside, WA.

While the facility is essential, we believe that building a strong, dedicated team is the key to success.

At Manzana, we work each day to foster a culture focused on food safety, employee health and safety, customer service, continuous improvement, and an inclusive, respectful environment where all team members contributions are valued, and feedback is encouraged.

At Manzana, all employees are required to actively participate in our comprehensive Food Safety Program to ensure the consistent production of the highest quality and safest food products.

This commitment is essential to maintaining our standards and protecting our customers.

Join us as we grow and make a difference together Job Summary: The Pouch Filler Operator sets up and operates the Mespack pouch making machine that converts laminated films into pouches that meet the customer quality specifications by performing the following duties.

Accountable and ultimately responsible for the quality and quantity of pouches produced and all related documentation.

Those with experience in advanced machine operation in fruit processing and manufacturing highly desired Essential Duties and Responsibilities Learn and understand the daily pouch filler operator procedure forms; properly fill out and sign off on these forms daily.Learn the time frames given for each production order and utilize the time efficiently to assure that the job is done correctly and on time.Use personal protective equipment as required for each task performed.Maintain a record of utility tools used and return them cleaned and properly store the tools after job duties have been completed.Understandshow to check the following materials: Film inspection of vendor, traceable lot codes, manufacturing dates, etc.Name of the supplier.Confirmation of correct cap usage for each customer.

Learn how to operate the machine to make pouches accordingly to specification: Align the film.Calibrating all photo-eyes.Adjust perforators on film.Adjust speed, depending on flavor.Weight calibration.Temperature adjustments.

Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.

Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.Be able to perform quality checks pertaining to pouches by performing a visual inspection: Ensure all the round corners are met.Ensure heat seals are sealin...