Packaging Machine Operator-2nd Shift

About the role

Full-time position requiring willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, and to assist in other departments.

Responsibilities

• Ability to setup machines, conduct basic troubleshooting, loading, films, settings, monitors to assure all is running efficiently.
• Ability to work in a standing position for entire shift including climbing steps and ladders
• Monitors and assists with equipment upstream/downstream to ensure continuous operation.
• Follow packaging schedule, quality control and sanitation procedures concerning, weights, packs, descriptions, Best Buy dates, cleanup and changeovers
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
• Ability to clean machines and work area properly during and after production runs or changeovers
• Observe all plant safety, GMP and allergen procedures and attend appropriate training sessions.
• Ability to assist in other departments
• Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP and SQF requirements
• Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to your supervisor
• Responsible for collaborating with others; Sharing knowledge, skills and information within your team and across functional areas.
• Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Follow supervisor’s directives and be able to support the shift team as needed.

Requirements

• Must have experience with operating and maintaining the machines and ensuring the entire production line is running efficiently.

Skills

• Must be able to communicate with others as well as management
• Must understand FDA guidelines and company policies.
• Mathematical skills
• Bilingual is preferred
• Tracks performance data and communicates exceptions

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Plan
• Short term disability available
• Paid holidays, vacation and paid