Packing Machine Operator

To become the world’s greatest baker, we need the world’s greatest team members. FGF Brands is hiring a third shift packing machine operator.

About the role

Perform packaging operator duties within Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines and government standards.

What FGF Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Health & welfare benefits including vision & dental, with flexible options at competitive premiums
• 401k matching program
• Discount program for restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accelerated career growth with leadership training

Responsibilities

• Report to work area no later than ten minutes prior to the designated start of your shift
• Enter and react to all IPM data as stated in the IPM standards associated with their area
• Maintain all internal and external KOV’s
• Know the proper procedure for dealing with on-hold product
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and leave it clean for the next shift
• Operate the box erector, labeler, tape machine, and all other equipment in the packaging area
• Accurately keep a running total of cases produced on a rack sheet
• Follow proper GMP’s associated with their work area and company guidelines
• Actively participate in team meetings and training sessions
• Correctly stack pallets using the palletizer and operate it safely and consistently
• Communicate problems to upstream and downstream operators using radios
• Check metal detectors with wands every hour per the metal detection standard and report any out-of-control conditions immediately (metal detection is a HACCP Critical Control Point)
• Check X-ray with wands every hour per the procedure and report any out-of-control conditions immediately (X-ray detection is a secondary HACCP Critical Control Point)
• Determine the necessity to alert team leaders/maintenance of any problems
• Stack boxes by hand in case of equipment failure
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Load box machine
• Perform timely and efficient changeover
• Effectively communicate with the departing and arriving shift each day

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work safely in a packing environment
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions as well as safety regulations
• Expected to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Ability to understand and perform basic computer functions
• Ability to work assigned overtime as needed
• Adhere to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards, HACCP compliance, and other food safety and workplace safety initiatives
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, warnings, labels, and postings in English effectively
• Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed