Operator - Pouch Bags (2nd Shift)

Primary Responsibilities

• Work effectively and efficiently with teammate to package products to the best of their capability.
• Maintain packaging machine during the packaging process to identify and correct malfunctions.
• Adjust machine components and machine film tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
• Perform metal detector verification to ensure product is free of metal.
• Complete paperwork which includes downtime, machine log, and batch orders.
• Absorb and direct team during change over and/or cleaning.
• Report any safety matters or malfunctions to the line lead person, or Supervisor.
• Ensure all job functions are performed within required General Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Understand and use production standards, specifications, and advise when producing inefficiently.
• Keep accurate and legible documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance to help troubleshoot of machine problems.
• Verify that product meets quality standards, while counting and recording finished and rejected packaged items.
• Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Associate level education preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate in English and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have mechanical skills to troubleshoot and or make adjustments as necessary to ensure a quality product.
• The ability to stand on a concrete floor for long period of time.
• Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Required to work weekends during peak season.
• Required to work mandatory overtime when needed.
• Knowledgeable about GMP’s, allergen training, all GNC safety training, HACCP training, food safety training, and GNC HR policies.
• Training requirements include Microsoft AX man lift / forklift training.