Job Description

Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under supervision, the Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) is responsible for operating and basic machine maintenance of the automatic packaging and sealing machines to meet production quality and quantity needs. All Company policies, procedures and guidelines as well as actions that support team work, safety, efficiency, good housekeeping and GMP adherence are to be followed.

The ability to perform all the duties of the position and department is essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Company reserves the right to change or amend the position and essential duties as business necessitates.

1. Tend or operate machines that package product:

a. Machine set-up of profiles, film and materials.

b. Operate mechanism to load and/or cut filler product or packaging material.

c. Regulate machine flow, speed and/or temperature.

d. Start machine by engaging controls.

e. Trouble-shoot, stop or reset machine when malfunction occurs and clear machine jams.

f. Adjust machine tension, pressure and components accordingly to meet finished product specifications.

g. Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to defined customer quality profile standards.

h. Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.

i. Inspect and remove out-of-specification product and packaging material.

j. Stock packaging material for machine processing.

k. Test and evaluate product and verify product weight or measurement to ensure quality standards.

l. Clean, lubricate and make minor repairs to machinery and equipment; report more significant repairs or adjustments to maintenance.

m. Count and record finished and out-of-specification packaged items.

n. Maintain expected production levels to meet demand.

o. Perform preventative and basic maintenance as trained.

2. Keep work area clean, sweep, wash and remove waste and record it, as appropriate.

3. Provide back-up for other positions such as Sanitor or Baking Process Operator as needed.

4. May assist the Lead in accounting for, and when requested, coordinating the activities of temporary employees and their compliance with all policies on their line; and may help with non-line specific employed temps.

5. Recommend areas and potential solutions for improvement to appropriate departmental management to maintain a continuous improvement culture.

6. Protect team members and company safety and security through reporting and stopping occurrences such as damage to product and/or property, theft, product tampering and questionable behavior.

7. Maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external customers, and co-workers.

8. Arrive punctually on scheduled work days and be at the designated work area by start of shift to assure continuous work flow.

EXAMPLES OF POWERED EQUIPMENT USED:

High speed packaging and bagging machines including form/fill/seal (FFS) machines, carton line operations, tote and bulk fill operations, conveying and automated delivery mechanisms, scales, metal detectors, date coders, gluing systems, computer terminals, overwrap machines, tape machine, hand tools for repairs, adjustments, packing related duties. Forklift, power lift truck and powered and non-powered hand jacks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Management reserves the right to waive requirement(s) on a case-by-case review.

Possess a High School Diploma or GED.

Be able to perform work related functions requiring ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Read, speak and understand the English language sufficient to interpret instructions, production sheets and work related documents, and solve problems.

Be able to solve diverse procedural problems within well-defined standards by choosing from workable alternatives.

Apply the appropriate use of the US dating system.

Be able to clearly communicate problems and malfunctions to co-workers and supervision.

Through prior education and / or hands on experience have knowledge, aptitude and understanding of :

o Production and processing concepts of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, and quality.

o Mechanics or mechanical aptitude of machines and tools, including their design and use; 2-3 years of prior process operator experience is ideal.

o Computers and processing equipment including label printing and packaging control and scrap logs.

Be able to drive a forklift and/or operate power lift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB and WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical demands and environmental conditions are components of worker characteristics. Physical demands analysis is a systematic way of describing the physical activities that a job requires. It is concerned only with the physical demands of the job; it is not concerned with the physical capacity of the worker. Environmental conditions are the surroundings in which a job is performed. To be present an environmental condition must be specific and related to the job.

ACR

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.