Cryovac Operator - 1st Shift Line

McLane Classic Foods - Burleson, TX, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range:
Undisclosed, Travel Percentage:
None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Food Manufacturing , Role and Responsibilities

• Employee will be responsible for understanding all job functions of the Fill Room and ensure product flow from the kitchen to the freezer and from the freezer to pack-off. In addition, employee will maintain daily Cryovac tracking paperwork.
• Assemble/Disassemble equipment, pipes, magnets, packaging parts and equipment, film, etc. daily.
• Calibrate scales and metal detectors; verify function throughout the production shift.
• Perform magnet inspections throughout the shift. Increase frequency based on risk of product.
• Communicate with kitchen cooks and pack-off lead to determine staffing needs to ensure product flow and maintain the quality and safety of the product.
• Inspect packaging materials, track film usage, ensure package integrity vis seal checks and strength tests.
• Adjust Cryovac packaging machine to ensure pouch seal, integrity, print coding and appearance are within acceptable parameters and customer specification.
• Perform scale verification.
• Control and document pouch weights, magnet inspections, metal detector verification, film usage, etc.
• Ensure sanitary conditions maintained and fill room employees comply with GMPs.
• Clean and inspect equipment in between product changeovers.
• Provide direction and support to fill room team members to include how to flatten pouches before they enter into the spiral freezer.
• Additional responsibilities as instructed by Production Line Lead or Production Supervisor.
• Adhere to plant GMPs and safety guidelines.

• HS Diploma or Equivalent.
• Be able to stand, stoop, bend and climb steps for extended periods of time
• Be able to lift film rolls (50lbs.) to place on machine.
• Be able to lift pipes overhead to assemble/disassemble equipment.
• Be able to work in cold or hot, wet environment for 8-10 hour shifts.
• Basic literacy (English) and math skills
• Working knowledge of vertical form fill/seal machines, code daters, metal detectors, pumps and electric motors.

May be required to have additional training in HACCP, Lock Out Tag Out, Forklift/Pallet jack certification, Allergen and chemical usage.