Machine Operator - Specialty Packaging

Key Responsibilities

• Read and understand daily production schedule and material requirements.
• Transport needed packaging materials to production area.
• Set-up and operate packaging equipment with correct materials and product based on order specifications. Safely and efficiently stack finished product where required.
• Meet daily production requirements.
• Perform periodic quality control checks to ensure product is packaged according to customer requirements (including checking end and back seals, and date codes).
• Perform efficient and timely change overs of product varieties; must follow pre-set guidelines and change out filtering screens based on product variety/size. Set, adjust and periodically check the flow of product through a foreign materials machine. Check magnet for any foreign materials and document and report as required.
• Accurately complete and maintain required documentation on product, materials/supplies, output and machine downtime.
• Troubleshoot minor packaging problems and make appropriate adjustments on equipment.
• Communicate with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor, Production Lead or other members of management.

• Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders and climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch. Lift, carry and/or move items up to 50 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts.
• Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net, and food safety-related items, is required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills including touch screens.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must be able to meet daily production requirements.
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of employees whether individually or in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate questions, problems and reports to co-workers, supervisory and management personnel.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
• Being present and on time for work on a regular and consistent basis.

Benefits