Packaging Operator

Florida - Indiantown
19150 Southwest Warfield Blvd
Indiantown, FL 34956, USA

Bay State Milling Company is a family‑owned company with a strategic intent to support the growth of the next generation of grain‑based foods in North America by providing the leading array of plant‑based ingredients. Since 1899, we have proudly provided exceptional quality flour and grain products, and we continue to build on our legacy as we bring new supply chains and technologies into our realm of capabilities.

Our Core purpose is to provide food ingredients to promote the growth of healthful and affordable food choices for the consumer.

We recognize that the universe of grain‑based foods is constantly changing and responding to consumers’ desire for variety, healthfulness, great taste and affordability in their food choices. We are not afraid of change; in fact, we believe that change cultivates opportunity. Our goal is to stay a step ahead of our customer’s needs, while always maintaining the trust they have placed in us for generations.

We are committed to maintaining our Core Values of INTEGRITY, QUALITY, CREATIVITY, CARING, and COLLABORATION in pursuit of achieving this goal.

Performs all duties relevant to Packaging Operations to ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements in accordance with established company policies and procedures while maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality, and productivity. Ensures packaged goods are properly filled, sealed, labelled, baled, palletized and stretched wrapped in accordance with customer and/or BSM Co. standards. Performs other duties (such as but not limited to: performing metal detector checks, test weighing packed bags, inspecting pallets and raw materials prior to use, cleaning machinery and physical plant, accurately completing documentation, etc.)

as assigned to aid in efficient operation of the department. Safely operates machinery, industrial forklift, Bobcat, or yard tractor as required to support Packaging Operations.

• Perform all work safely and in accordance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards and Bay State Milling’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Keeps work areas clean to insure a sanitary and safe environment
• Operate a forklift, Bobcat, & yard tractor as needed in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the optimum performance for the Packing and Warehousing Department
• Preparing and checking all raw materials (empty bags, films, pallets, labels, etc.) prior loading the packaging machine magazines
• Makes necessary changes to control parameters and mechanical adjustments to packing machinery to accommodate bag size changes, labeling requirements, type of pallets and slip sheets, control of bag weights, presentation of bales, pallets and stretch wrap to ensure proper and efficient machinery operation
• Operates packaging machinery through HMIs, local digital displays, switches and indicating lights
• Ensures all final packaged goods are properly:
  • Sealed
  • Labeled, and
  • Have sufficient weight
• Performs metal detector checks in accordance with the HACCP Program
• Keeps accurate records
• Performs minor maintenance on packaging machinery
• Keeps supervision informed of problems and progress of packing demands
• Hand stacks product as required
• Performs daily sanitation duties and assigned tasks as specified in the master cleaning schedule
• All other task assigned by supervision

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Need to have good computer, math, writing, and reading skills.
• Basic mechanical ability
• Employee must have the ability to become certified in the operation of Packaging and Warehouse Department equipment such as but not limited to; packaging machinery, forklifts, Bobcat, and yard tractor

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