Operator Packaging Machine Trainee

Operator Packaging Machine Trainee

Location:

Boardman, OR
Job

Requisition
-270976
Time Type:
Full Time

• Regular checks for proper feed of product through baggers for maximum efficiency.
• Monitors and adjusts vibrators to gain optimum bagger performance, including continuous scraping to allow for optimum product level.

• Orders packaging material (paper, poly, carton) from storage as needed.

• Ensures by regular checks that baggers are being fed with enough product to run efficiently. Notifies team leaders of problems.
• Checks bag weights and adjusts to meet Q.A. standards.
• Changes tape and wires on jaws.
• Changes paper and poly rolls.
• Checks poly codes with Q.A. and continuously monitors for accuracy.

• Adjusts for different fiber.
• Adjusts chair.
• Supplies COPs with fiber.
• Adjusts bag settlers as needed to minimize breakage.

• Adjusts for different fiber.
• Monitors headspace on cases and adjusts settings accordingly (compression, time and height).

• Adjust for different fiber.
• Monitors and adjusts glue patterns.
• Changes glue heads as needed.
• Ensures proper sanitation and operation (continually scrapes glue head and housing).

• Programs proper code statement.
• Adjusts for optimum code placement and clarity on case.

• Keeps baggers clean of crumbs.
• Cleans take-away belts.
• Keeps floors clean of debris.
• Cleans run-around system.
• Insures all packaging is clean and food safe.

• Ensures proper container sizing.
• Records packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime and fills out reports accurately and correctly.
• Responsible for insuring complete package quality of product, taking regular checks of weights, seals, codes, glue patterns, etc.
• Complete CIL’s and Centerlines.
• Participates in AMD Drumbeats.

• Basic & Preferred Qualifications (Education / Certifications):
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification required. If not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.

• Able to identify mechanical and electrical equipment problems and take action by notifying proper personnel.
• Operates equipment with minimum waste.

• Reworks product in an expeditious manner reusing fiber when appropriate.
• Gives other employees breaks as directed by the team leader.
• Instructs packaging laborers, general laborers and temporary employees where and how to work to insure efficient operation of the packaging room as directed by the team leader.

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral.
• Experience driving forklift in warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred.
• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.
• Ability to perform basic math functions, required.
• Basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per work day to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells, and allergies.
• Ability to do repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from
  -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 to 90 degrees…