Operator 1 - 2nd Shift

About the role

The Packaging Operator role is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining packaging and related production equipment to support consistent, high-quality manufacturing output. This role ensures products are packed accurately, safely, and in compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards while completing required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned packaging machine(s) or production equipment under supervision and according to SOPs
• Perform startup, shutdown, operation, and changeovers with some oversight according to procedures
• Learn emergency procedures, E-stop locations, and basic Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) awareness
• Feed packaging materials to equipment and remove finished product as required
• Perform basic operational adjustments, including clearing jams, cleaning sensors, and making minor part positioning corrections
• Accurately complete required production documentation (e.g. quality, and food safety documentation, production counts, downtime, and scrap/reject reporting to support OEE tracking)
• Use and understand production and equipment systems to support equipment operation and efficiency
• Knowledge in technological applications (e.g. RedZone, Beyond Trucks, Access, Sage etc.) to evaluate line performance/OEE and record production data
• Safely use advanced hand tools and power or pneumatic tools as required
• Assist with sanitation coordination and production transitions
• Support training and on-the-job guidance of new or less experienced operators
• Verify all required production, quality, and food safety documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time
• Communicate and coordinate downtime, quality concerns, material shortages, and equipment issues; escalate recurring issues with recommended actions
• Maintain accurate inventory counts for materials used in assigned areas
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting multiple lines or areas based on production needs
• Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, and efficiency
• Maintain strong attendance and reliability in support of operational needs
• Adapt to changing priorities, assignments, and production needs
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required
• Manufacturing or food production experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical skills

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions, safety rules, and standard procedures
• Ability to learn new tasks, equipment, and processes through training
• Ability to work safely and maintain attention to detail in a production environment
• Ability to use basic tools and equipment safely
• Ability to observe conditions, recognize when something is not normal, and report issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervision
• Ability to maintain accuracy, reliability, and focus during routine and repetitive work
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, assignments, and production needs
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions, safety rules, and standard procedures
• Ability to learn new tasks, equipment, and processes through training
• Ability to work safely and maintain attention to detail in a production environment
• Ability to use basic tools and equipment safely
• Ability to observe conditions, recognize when something is not normal, and report issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervision
• Ability to maintain accuracy, reliability, and focus during routine and repetitive work
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, assignments, and production needs
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$23/hour

Schedule

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