Operator - Bagger​/Scales - Shift

Operator
- Bagger/Scales
- Shift 2

Location:

Brunswick, GA, US, 31520

Accomplish the packaging of frozen food products made on the assigned production lines at the Brunswick facility by performing certain tasks involved in operating the baggers and meeting quality specifications and production needs. Contributes to the profitability of the company by performing tasks in a safe, efficient, quality‑conscious, and cost‑conscious manner and by working in a cooperative manner with his/her Team Leader and team members.

• Set up all equipment so that it will run properly.
• Assist maintenance mechanics with preventive maintenance of machinery and by reporting any problems with operation or suspected maintenance needs; assist with greasing bearings and performing other maintenance as mechanic requests.
• Know and have the right specifications for the product being run on the line.
• Prepare baggers to run the correct rollstock needed for the product.
• Ensure the correct materials are brought to the line; if not, notify Forklift Driver to remove and bring the correct ones.
• Unstack rollstock from the pallet, place it properly on the machine and thread it so the machine will run and seal properly; the rollstock weighs from 25 to 105 pounds, depending on the type.
• Ensure the scales are prepared and calibrated correctly.
• Assist in the set‑up and operation of other packaging equipment as requested by the Team Leader or as production needs dictate. This includes, but is not limited to, cartoners, formers, tape machines, metal detectors, and check weighers.
• Set the scales so the correct amount of product is weighed into each bag.
• Periodically check baggers to make sure that weights and seals are maintained; notify Production Team Leader immediately of any problems, and work with QA Auditor and Group Leader to correct problems.
• Sweep debris on the floor into small piles, pick it up with a dustpan, and place it in the proper waste container.
• Dispose of paper, plastic or other packaging material into the proper trash container.
• Push trash carts, waste carts, or carry tubs of waste materials to the proper disposal area.
• Use a low‑pressure water hose to wash down the last traces of food debris down the drain, consistent with plant wastewater and sanitation policies.
• Use a rubber squeegee to push water off the floor toward and down floor drains.
• Prepare all paperwork required for quality and production records.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 2 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Punctual and reliable in their work attendance.
• Adhere to all safety and quality policies and practices.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.

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Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at  if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

As a family‑owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In‑house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates.