Packaging Machine Operator 1st Shift

Packaging Machine Operator 1st Shift

Location:

220 Southridge Pkwy, Bessemer City, North Carolina

Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

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We are looking to add members to our team! We offer a great benefits package and opportunities to grow and hone your skills!

Pay Rate: $20.05

The position is considered "safety sensitive" which requires the passing of an independently administered drug screen.

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and PMO lead, this position is responsible for operating one packaging line or tray, and scale equipment in the processing of value added fresh vegetable products.

• Operate Hayssen packaging and scale equipment
• Operate tray equipment
• Perform set‑ups, shut down, and adjust control settings and logics
• Solve problems relating to specifications for packaging quality, weights, fills, seals, tray, and filmruns
• Perform quality checks, product and film changeovers, mechanical adjustments, and required paperwork
• Assist dryer, packaging and stacking teams to ensure productivity accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure quality and safety of raw and finished product
• Ensure safe operating process for all equipment
• Any and all other duties assigned by your Supervisor

• SKILLS: Excellent oral and written communication skills; solid mechanical skills. English—well written & spoken.
• ADDITIONAL: Hands‑on ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented food processing environment. Required to work independently and with limited supervision. Must have the ability to make decisions. Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co‑workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures, and accept constructive criticism.

• Work is performed in a cool environment with an average temperature of 34 °F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present. Work surfaces and floors may be wet. Employees are required to wear approved shoes and protective equipment. Must be able to lift up to 49 lbs unassisted up to 1/3 of the workday, and 6 lbs overhead as job demands. Constant standing on a concrete floor, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required.
  
  Moving machinery, including conveyors and forklifts, are in operation in the immediate area.

• First shift – Ability to work overtime as needed. Some weekends are required.

• Three to four years of experience in a production environment. Manufacturing/food experience desirable.

EEO STATEMENT:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.