Pouch Machine Operator- Level 1

About the role

Pouch Machine Operator - Level 1 visually inspects, removes, and packs bags systematically into boxes to maximize safety, quality, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Responsibilities

• Performs all work safely in accordance with personal and product safety rules.
• Inspects product for visual defects and completes inspection reports periodically.
• Removes product from the machine and discards defective products, including scrapping bags.
• Packs all good products in the designated manner, including basic use of pack assist and auto pack equipment.
• Closes boxes and mini bins, implementing correct aseptic procedures.
• Reads product specifications to correctly pack bags.
• Completes hour-by-hour charts, Kaizen newspapers, and other Lean documentation.
• Operates bag-making auxiliary equipment, including the Tap Applicator, Bag Separator, On-line combiner, and Manual Hose Applicator.
• Reports recurring defects or deficiencies with the product and/or machine to appropriate personnel or shift management immediately.
• Works cooperatively to keep the machine stocked with fitments and running to increase safety, quality, and OEE.
• Assists the department in various capacities if the machine is down.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area according to 5S principles (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of the packaging process.
• Trains employees at all Level 1 tasks.
• Participates in setups by removing spouts and dip strips from the ABM and staging boxes.

Requirements

• Must possess a 2-year technical college certificate or be pursuing certification in a manufacturing-related field, or have equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work all shifts and perform overtime.
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and presentations.
• Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to calculate mean, median, and mode, and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) to quality processes.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Virtual Client for daily activities.
• Ability to perform visual inspections and apply technical material, including print specifications.

Pay

$21/hr - $25/hr plus a $3.00/hr shift differential for 7pm - 7am shifts.

Benefits

• Day 1 eligibility for healthcare and life insurance for you and qualified dependents.
• 401K retirement matching reimbursement.
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave (PSL).
• Paid holidays.
• Additional benefits available.

About SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions, partnering with customers to deliver food products globally in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. Founded in 1853 and headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, SIG is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for personal development, training, and career growth.