Packaging Operator (Nights)

About the role

Packaging Operators are responsible for packaging product, warehousing, food safety, quality control, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment including packaging machines, scales, sealers, metal detector, palletizer, and code dater (including setup, changeovers, and standard operations)
• Start and stop equipment
• Replenish packaging supplies (stretch wrap, banding, sheeting, boxes, etc.)
• Print labels and track production
• Empty finished product bins
• Re-palletize product
• Move pallets using forklift or pallet jack (as trained)
• Load pallets into palletizer
• Perform basic operational maintenance on equipment
• Follow work instructions and SOPs
• Perform various duties in multiple departments as directed

Food Quality

• Perform net weight checks
• Verify packaging seal integrity
• Monitor packaging quality
• Inspect finished product
• Take QC samples
• Report quality issues

Food Safety

• Follow company cGMP program
• Perform sanitation procedures
• Conduct HACCP-related checks (water activity, moisture)
• Report food safety issues

Occupational Safety

• Follow company safety protocols and procedures
• Report safety risks

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently. Position requires lifting, bending, crawling, kneeling, standing for long periods, reaching, walking, and climbing ladders.

Supervision

Immediate Supervisor: Packaging Lead
Substitute: Other Trained Packaging Operators