Packaging Operator 1st & 2nd

About the role

A packaging operator is a professional who works in manufacturing or industrial settings, operating and monitoring machinery to produce goods. They are responsible for setting up, adjusting, maintaining, and troubleshooting the equipment to ensure efficient and safe production and must have the ability to work in a safe manner, follow safety guidelines and understand and follow Food Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery to produce goods in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Set up, adjust, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure efficient and safe production.
• Follow safety guidelines and Food Safety policies.
• Work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, and support other departments as needed.
• Read and understand recipes; troubleshoot process-related issues within recipe boundaries.
• Use digital scales and have a working knowledge of scale functions.
• Mix doughs according to recipe using the mixer and time/batch recipe system.
• Follow FIFO (First In First Out), mix lot number, and maintain documentation accuracy.
• Clean and refill ingredient bins, labeling bins with the correct lot number.
• Work in a standing position for the entire shift; climb steps and ladders as required.
• Monitor and assist with upstream/downstream equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Clean mixers and work areas properly during and after production runs or changeovers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Observe all plant safety, GMP, and allergen procedures; attend appropriate training sessions.
• Manufacture, distribute, and maintain safe and quality food by following GMP, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP, and SQF requirements.
• Immediately report all food safety and quality issues to your supervisor.
• Follow supervisor’s directives and support the shift team as needed.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate with others as well as management.
• Must understand FDA guidelines and company policies.
• Mathematical skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Works in a manufacturing facility and requires standing, bending, climbing, or walking 80% of the time.
• Frequently twists, bends, and stoops when performing work tasks.
• Frequently carries or lifts 50 pounds or more.

Benefits

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

Pay

$16.50 - $17.25