Packaging Machine Operator-Cortland, NY

Location: La Fayette

** Packaging Operator-Cortland, NY*
* Temp-Hire

Rate of Pay: $20.75 plus a $1.50 shift differential for the hours worked from 6AM-6PM with the two-week rotation.

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* General Description:

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* The Packaging Operator is responsible for completing assigned production duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Packaging Operator does this by performing all required operating procedures, running, and troubleshooting production equipment. The Packaging Operator completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of extended shelf life (ESL) dairy related products.

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* Job Responsibilities:

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* 1. Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the area of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.

2. Responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and cleaning all assigned equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.

3. Clear any jam-ups and restore production line operation.

4. As required, set up, operate, and clean the following equipment: bailer, trash compactor and foamer, while completing all required documentation.

5. Performs product quality control checks on an ongoing basis.

6. Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.

7. Responsible for complying with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.

** Essential Knowledge,

Skills:

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* 1. Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.

2. Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.

3. Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).

** Education/

Experience:

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* 1. GED or High School Diploma is preferred.

2. Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience is required

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* Work Schedule:

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* 1. Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.

2. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager.

3. Hourly:
Generally scheduled for 36-48 hours (12-hour shifts); more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

** Environmental Concerns:*
* 1. Normally protected from weather. Temperature changes are possible with exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid conditions.

2. May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens.

3. May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

** Physical

Job Requirements:

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* 1. Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.

2. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.

3. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.

4. Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.

5. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

** Apply today for consideration!*
* As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  ()  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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