Bag Maker/Packaging Machine Operator
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Packaging Engineer, Production Associate / Production Line
Job Title: Bag Maker / Packaging Machine Operator
Position Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing
Schedule:2-2-3
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Bag Maker with hands-on experience operating ROVEMA or similar vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) packaging equipment
. The ideal candidate will be comfortable setting up, operating, adjusting, and troubleshooting packaging machinery while maintaining production speed and product quality.
ROVEMA bagmakers use controls/HMI systems to set recipes and forming parameters such as bag length and machine speed, followed by mechanical setup of the bag-forming equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor ROVEMA or similar bagging/packaging equipment.
- Set up and adjust machines for different bag sizes, products, and packaging materials.
- Load and adjust machine recipes and production settings through the HMI.
- Monitor bag formation, sealing, filling, cutting, and overall package quality.
- Perform machine changeovers and make adjustments to maintain production efficiency.
- Troubleshoot minor machine issues and make appropriate adjustments.
- Inspect finished bags for proper seals, weight, appearance, and quality.
- Minimize product and packaging waste.
- Complete production and quality documentation.
- Follow all safety, GMP, and sanitation procedures.
- Communicate machine or production issues to supervisors and maintenance.
Required Experience:
- Previous experience as a Bag Maker, Packaging Machine Operator, Machine Operator, or similar manufacturing role
. - ROVEMA experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with VFFS/vertical bagging equipment is highly preferred.
- Experience with another comparable packaging machine brand will be considered.
- Ability to perform machine setup, changeovers, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
- Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive physical tasks.
Preferred Equipment
Experience:
ROVEMA, Bosch, Ishida, Triangle, Matrix, TNA, Hayssen, Rovema BVC/BVI/BVK, or other comparable VFFS/bagging equipment.
Ideal Candidate:
We're looking for someone who can walk up to a bagging machine, understand the controls, perform a changeover, make necessary adjustments, and keep production running efficiently with minimal supervision.
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