Packaging Machine Operator- B Shift

Packaging Machine Operator – B Shift (3:45pm-4am)

Position Summary: The Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) oversees packaging room operations, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining product quality and efficiency. The role involves operating, troubleshooting, and performing routine maintenance on packaging machinery, leading food safety programs, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to optimize production processes.

• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on packaging machines, scales, tape machines, and date code machines.
• Ensure the correct film is loaded for each product based on the production schedule.
• Maintain machine settings and adjust as needed to ensure production efficiency and product quality.
• Monitor and regulate all packaging‑related materials, following FIFO procedures.
• Identify and resolve issues that impact production flow, coordinating with cross‑functional teams as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of production and quality checks.

• Perform Critical Control Point (CCP) monitoring to prevent allergen cross‑contamination in the packaging area.
• Conduct routine quality control (QC) checks (bag seal, weight, date code, appearance).
• Collaborate with QC, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to address any issues affecting product integrity.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with preventive control measures (PCPs) and critical control points (CCPs).

• Assist in training and mentoring new packers and operators, ensuring they meet performance and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with shift managers, leads, packers, stackers, QC, warehouse, and maintenance to coordinate production needs.
• Provide shift changeover updates (production order status, overflow levels, machine issues).
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude while leading and supporting a team‑oriented work environment.

• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Wear required PPE (safety eyewear, hearing protection, gloves, hairnets).
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to sanitation and housekeeping standards.
• Identify and report any safety concerns or hazards to management.

• Proficient in operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining bagging equipment (Hayssen, Ishida, Matrix).
• Adjust bag printers, replace ink ribbons, and ensure date code legibility.
• Operate metal detectors and follow rejection procedures.
• Manage conveyor and packaging support equipment, including cross‑feed conveyors, case stands, and tape machines.
• Handle rework processes, managing overflow and accurate documentation for traceability.

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Stand for extended periods (up to 2 hours at a time).
• Perform frequent bending, reaching, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, dusty, or noisy environments.

• Experience operating and troubleshooting high‑speed packaging machinery.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to train and lead a team effectively.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain one.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication in English (verbal and written).
• Accurate production data documentation and record‑keeping.
• Prior experience in food packaging or manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, and GMP standards preferred.
• Experience with preventive maintenance or machine calibration preferred.

Calbee North America is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status or any other legally protected status.