Pouch Counter Operator

• Location 1525 S 4th Street,Sunnyside, WA, 98944,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 - $26.00 / Hour
• Job Category Manufacturing

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Manzana Products Co. has been in business for over 100 years and is a leading producer of organic apple juice, apple sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Manzana is owned by Agrial, a prominent French co-op of 12,000 farmer members and a force in agriculture and food production.

Manzana’s mission is to create quality apple products by placing the highest value on people, suppliers, customers, and continuous improvement in manufacturing capabilities, with social and environmental responsibility at the heart of our actions.

We are in the process of relocating our manufacturing facility from Sebastopol, CA to Sunnyside, WA. While the facility is essential, we believe that building a strong, dedicated team is the key to success. At Manzana, we work each day to foster a culture focused on food safety, employee health and safety, customer service, continuous improvement, and an inclusive, respectful environment where all team members’ contributions are valued, and feedback is encouraged.

At Manzana, all employees are required to actively participate in our comprehensive Food Safety Program to ensure the consistent production of the highest quality and safest food products. This commitment is essential to maintaining our standards and protecting our customers.

Join us as we grow and make a difference together

The Counter Operator sets up and operates the Ixapack packaging machine that places pouches into cases that meet the customer quality specifications by performing the following duties. Accountable and ultimately responsible for the quality and quantity of cases produced and all related documentation.

• Learn and understand the daily packaging operator procedure forms; properly fill out and sign off on these forms on a daily basis.
• Learn the time frames given for each production order and utilize the time efficiently to assure that the job is done correctly and on time.
• Use personal protective equipment as required for each task performed.
• Maintain a record of utility tools used, and return them cleaned and properly store the tools after job duties have been completed.
• Maintain a record of machinery parts used for needed size changeover.
• Understand show to check the following materials:
• Sleeve inspection of vendor, traceable lot codes, manufacturing dates, etc.
• Name of the supplier.
• Confirmation of correct case usage for each customer.
• Learn how to operate and calibrate the X-Ray machine.
• Learn how to operate the machine that sleeves the pouches accordingly to specification:
• Alignment of sleeve.
• Calibrating sensors.
• Adjust speed, dependent on flavor.
• Weight calibrations.
• Learn how to operate the machine that cases the finished sleeve product accordingly to specification:
• Alignment of case.
• Calibrating sensors.
• Adjust speed, dependent on customer.
• Weight calibrations.
• Case type adjustment ranging from: 6 packs/case – 28packs/case.
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction. Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.
• Performs minor maintenance on the machinery.
• Be able to follow Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Maintain designated area cleaned and organized.
• Responsible for establishing priorities and working independently without direct supervision.
• Follows all Manzana Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Follow safety rules, including those relating to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Overtime hours maybe required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours.
• Manzana Food Products charges all employees with the responsibility to fully participate in all company policy and program initiatives for Food Safety, Food Quality and Food Defense; each employee, no matter their position or job function serves a key role in contributing to safe, quality food.

Perform other duties as assigned or required

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Be able to Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide.

• Be able to measure using rulers and other measuring tools

• The ability to operate high tech equipment.
• The ability to problem solve when a deviation has occurred.
• The ability to work from a ladder or platform in a safe manner.
• The ability to ensure product safety.
• The ability to work inside small, confined spaces.
• The ability to identify and report any quality…