Packaging Technician 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Complete various tasks daily such as adjusting code dater, adjust tape machining, maintaining clean areas, loading trays on conveyor.
• Load and adjust packaging into machine according to product.
• Aid in line startup, start over, and changeover procedure.
• Work with technology to input specifications and monitor machine functions.
• Ensure enough materials are staged for product being produced.
• Ensure the correct amount of product is in bag and/or case to control quantity.
• Remove out of spec product/materials to control quality.
• Maintain optimum flow of product to keep product off floor.
• Make sure that inedible waste is separated and discarded into proper trash containers.
• Proficient at routine preventative maintenance as well as changeovers.
• Adhere to production schedules, ensuring production orders are met for finished goods inventories, minimizing waste to ensure conformance to safety and quality standards.
• Removes all out-of-spec product from the line and notifies Production Supervisor of all non-conforming product or processes on the line.
• Ensure a safe operation, complying with the corporate accident prevention program, and following safe work practices.
• Attends monthly required safety meetings when applicable.
• Informs Management for maintenance and repair of packaging equipment, and for machine parts and manufacturing supplies.
• Recommends improvements in machinery and equipment and in manufacturing methods.
• Ensures company standard practices and procedures are followed.
• Maintains and reports production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies and labor utilization to management and/or related tracking programs.
• Participates in weekly GMP, sanitation, and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects any identified deficiencies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Have received a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be flexible with schedule, including start times and weekend work.
• Willing to acquire a wide variety of skills to assist the surrounding team and fully understand the processes.
• Drive for Results, Process Management, Integrity & Trust, Conflict Management, and Time Management.
• Able to problem solve, learn on the fly, process and technical learning, and quality decision.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Work in a noisy environment for length of shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Reach above shoulder height. Able to bend, twist, stand, climb stairs/ladders, push/pull, and walk for the length of shift.