Packing Operator

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader and/or Line Leader, the Packaging Operator operates all equipment in the packaging department. The role involves close collaboration with leadership to ensure the packaging line produces a consistent product in a timely manner that meets all standards. Teamwork and mutual respect among team members are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team leader and/or Line Leader in fostering an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among Team Members.
• Provide training as required to ensure an effective and efficient team.
• Verify the use of appropriate packaging materials as per the batch sheet.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and perform change-overs on all packaging equipment (Flow Wraps, Baggers, Schubert’s, metal detectors, case labelers, date coders, clamshell labelers, etc.) to ensure accuracy and consistency with post-bake specifications.
• Ensure all team members follow VQS (visual quality standards).
• Clean up the area during and after the shift.
• Perform return-to-stock activities and return all packaging materials upon completion of production runs and after each changeover.
• Accurately complete all required production documentation in real time and promptly escalate any deviations to the appropriate leadership.
• Proficient in using RF guns to perform all inventory-related transactions, ensuring compliance with SAP/OMS procedures and protocols.
• Correctly stack pallets using the palletizer and operate it safely and consistently.
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained by enforcing Company standards.
• Ensure all processes comply with GMP regulations while actively maintaining high standards of product quality and safety throughout production.
• Ensure proper segregation and disposal of food, plastic, and paper waste to support environmental sustainability and compliance with waste management policies.
• Report any concerns and findings to production leaders to ensure timely resolution and uphold manufacturing quality and safety standards.
• May be required to perform general team member duties or take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Experience and Skills

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable).
• Internal candidates must have worked at FGF as a General Labor in Production/Sanitation for a minimum of 6 months.
• External candidates must have worked as a machine operator for a minimum of 1 year.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to detect the presence of a quality issue.
• Good communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate a manual pump truck/electric walkie in a safe and efficient manner and perform daily inspection.
• Physically capable of performing the demands of the role, including frequently lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to move from one task to another with minimal distraction.
• Comfortable working in cold, warm, or humid environments, and flexible to work days, afternoons, nights, and weekends as needed.