Machine Operator - Packaging

• $.45/hour shift differential for 3rd shift positions

Responsible for safe operation of packaging production line(s) to deliver a product that meets the customers’ expectations. Follows Safety and Quality Assurance rules and procedures.

• Sets packaging machine to appropriate specifications as found in computer or specification logs, and ensures production line has appropriate equipment, configuration, and materials such as x-ray machines, adequate conveyor adjustments, correct packaging film
• Inspects equipment for safety and use by all equipment employees.
• Sets up scales, check weigher and metal detector correctly and monitors their operation during shift
• Ensures daily production is ran according to sequence stated in the batch cards
• Operates laptop computer to produce labels or placards for each run
• Ensures lot numbers from packaging materials and blended product are recorded on batch card
• Ensures packaging machine is filled with appropriate finished blends
• Ensures correct packaging materials are used for each product, in accordance to specifications, and replenishes materials as needed (i.e. roll of film, labels)
• Ensures that all packaged product goes through metal detector
• Performs net weight checks
• Performs packaging integrity checks and labeling checks
• Ensures appropriate pattern and count is followed by all Packers who palletize product
• Follow allergen control procedures
• Performs machine wash between production change-overs and validates proper cleanliness by following specific change-over procedures
• Retools equipment during changeovers
• Follows GMPs & Safety rules and policies
• Other duties as assigned

Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows job rotation in assigned line to support Packers
• Moves packaging materials and supplies to production line as necessary

• Must be able to read numeric signage in English
• Must be able to read instructions written in English
• Must be able to operate computers
• High School diploma, preferred
• Machine Operator experience, preferred
• Previous experience with Good Manufacturing Procedures and other Food Safety and Quality requirements, preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in Food Industry, a plus.

• (All-Fill Lines Only) Must be able to lift up to 52 lbs. safety without assistance, above 52 lbs. and up to 80 lbs. with assistance
• Must be able to climb stairs occasionally during the shift
• Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, reach, kneel, twist frequently during the shift
• Ability to walk frequently within department, and ability to stand during the entire production shift
• Ability to follow Safety Rules and requirements when working in dangerous areas or with power equipment
  Ability to learn to accurately read and understand batch cards
  
• Ability to use a calculator to perform basic math equations for precision measurements
• Ability to work from written and/or verbal instructions
• Ability to work with others and as a team
• Ability to learn while training with an experienced Packaging Machine Operator
• Ability to use a utility knife safely that will be provided by the company
• Must have visual acuity to perceive difference in color, and to operate machinery
• Ability to work indoors in a mixing production facility and to be exposed to the smell and dust of different raw spices as these are being blended into commercial formulas.

Packaging high speed production line/equipment. Lift for role of film, pallet jack, laptop and label printer, tools to retool production line during change-overs, personal protective equipment as indicated for each area and product.