Packaging Operator

SUMMARY

• This position is responsible for maintaining machine operation that performs one or more packaging functions such as blending, screening, filling, marking, labeling, banding, tying, packing, stacking, or wrapping containers and maintaining the operation of the different packaging lines.
• Hourly Rate $26.42 - $30.81

• Know and observe Plant Safety work procedures and rules, Environmental Practices and GMP guidelines.
• Maintains packaging line at acceptable levels of safety and housekeeping.
• Shutdown packaging lines if there is an unacceptable Safety risk.
• Report all safety issues and recommendations to supervision.
• Understand and follow proper procedures for all Lockout – Tag out – Try procedures for system including Packaging machine, conveyor system, sugar feed system, and all auxiliary equipment.

• Visually inspect bags being produced on machine for proper fold, sealing, weights, bag shape and overall product appearance.
• Complete all necessary Quality paperwork including hourly checks and deviation documentation.
• Shutdown packaging lines if there is an unacceptable Quality risk.

• Maintain proper housekeeping at packaging line.
• Run filling machine; to include start-ups, shutdowns, emergency shutdown, jogging machine, major and minor adjustments, scale adjustments, adjusting pressures, sugar flow adjustments, fold adjustments, clearing jams
• Run auxiliary equipment to include but not limited to glue machines, conveyors, metal detectors, printing equipment, x-ray machines, elevators, mill equipment, dense phase receivers, magnets, case erectors, case sealers, and robots.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose major issues with the packaging machine and auxiliary equipment. Able to assist in the teardown and rebuild packaging and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform deep cleaning of packaging machines on an as needed basis.
• Perform minor maintenance such as lubrication and setting adjustments.
• Replenish packaging supplies as necessary for continuous operation.
• Recognize and correct inefficiencies in the machine.
• Participate in the team effort to improve performance.
• Fill hoppers, change bags, fill glue containers, replaces ink bottles or ribbons and keep all necessary feeders loaded.
• Must understand and be physically capable of following all of the documented cleaning procedures for the machine where assigned.

• Participate in the team effort to improve performance.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Perform any job as determined by Line Operator or supervisor.

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.
• Company SHE Primary Responsibilities
• Understand and observe all Safety, Health & Environmental rules and procedures
• Report or correct any unsafe act or condition
• Report any chemical/fuel spill to supervision
• Report any pain or discomfort to supervision

The following are the basic qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Two years of college or technical school

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Minimum one year of automated packaging experience

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Two or more years of automated packaging experience

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and…