3rd Shift Packaging Operator

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Order packaging material (paper, poly, cartons) from storage as needed
• Visually inspect boxes, cartons, and other packaged materials for printing defects
• Ensure proper sizing of product containers
• Load packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages
• Observe operation of equipment and perform necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met
• Perform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as needed
• Communicate any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or deviations from specifications to Production Supervisor, maintenance, or other operators verbally and/or in writing
• Inspect packaging, coding, and seals to verify conformance to specifications, and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
• Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced
• Show working knowledge and experience with wrapper operations; watch for jams and effectively thread wrap to prevent cost downtime due to handler error
• Ensure machine is supplied with correct material needed to run and complete logbooks as required
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information
• Avoid food safety and food quality related issues by reporting them to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and comply with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred

Education And Experience

Education and experience requirements are not specified in the job posting.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Knowledge, skills, and abilities are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

General benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Starting pay is $22.85 per hour plus differential.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in the job posting.

Note: This position is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans.