Packaging Operator

The Packaging Operator I is responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient operation of packaging equipment in Bag/Cup product division. In event of absence, position will be filled by adequately trained personnel.

2nd Shift - 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to safely and effectively operate packaging equipment in the area.
• Ability to maintain processing flow, resulting in established target operational efficiency.
• Assist the Positional Instructors/Corporate Trainers in effective training of the departmental staff as needed.
• Track, review and communicate departmental KPIs in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity, waste, yield, Equipment performance. Committed to meeting and exceeding them in daily basis.
• Troubleshoot/repair equipment related issues. Work closely with Maintenance team in maintaining high level of equipment reliability through shift inspections, preventive maintenance programs. Complete Operate Basic care inspection routes daily basis.
• Proper start up/shutdown of equipment in the area.
• Communicate effectively within department to ensure most efficient and productive operation.
• Ability to learn, operate and adjust multiple packaging equipment and processes.
• Label verification & line clearance between batches as applicable and needed

• Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.
• Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food Safety policies.
• Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities and individuals.
• If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).

• 100% adherence to all recipe designs; no deviations.
• 100% adherence to all company GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOP’s
• Ability through training and appropriate time in the position; to run, adjust, breakdown and reassemble job specific packaging equipment.
• Understand implications of “down time” and inefficient packaging.
  • Understand how to react to such matters, to minimize downtime incurred.
  • Contribute in proactive approach to address future downtime obstructions.
• Update Packout Lead/Supervisor on efficiencies and any hindrances to the process.
  • Offer recommendations and solutions to such matters.
• Utilize designated paperwork/systems to track, verify and adjust efficiencies.
  • Be prepared to explain successes and opportunities.
• Responsible for “real time” position specific inventory control.
  • Accurate and efficient use of floor level inventory tracking systems.
• Responsible for any and all line product being put “on hold” or deemed “waste”, as a result of line error or inefficiencies.
  • “My line, My product”
• Responsible for any and all line “Down Time”, related to Packaging line/equipment.
  • “My line, My equipment”

• Teamwork
  - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Organizational Support
  - Follows policies and procedures;
  Supports organization's goals and values.
• Quality
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own
• Quantity
  - Meets productivity standards;
  Completes work in timely manner. Strives to increase productivity, Works quickly.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures, Reports potentially unsafe conditions:
  Uses equipment and materials as designed, and as instructed.
• Dependability
  - Follows…