BIB Operator - 2nd Shift

BIB Operator

The BIB Operator is responsible for running the packaging line from start to finish. This includes keeping product flowing, operating equipment, ensuring materials are ready, completing documentation, and meeting all quality and food safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Set up, operate, and adjust bag-in-box and/or pail filling equipment.
• Keep the line running continuously with no delays due to lack of preparation.
• Coordinate with the thermal room to ensure product is ready and available.
• Ensure all materials (boxes, bags, lids, labels) are staged ahead of use.
• Direct and support the backup operator to maintain line flow.
• Monitor fill weights, seals and overall product quality.
• Troubleshoot and correct minor equipment or process issues.
• Call and coordinate with the lift driver to prevent pallet or material delays.
• Complete all required documentation accurately (ex. LUV labels, lot tracking, production records).
• Log all required events and downtime in Redzone - in real time.
• Ensure proper palletizing, labeling and staging of finished product.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area – following GMP policies and food safety standards.
• Communicate issues immediately to a supervisor.
• When the BIB is not scheduled for production, the BIB operator will be reassigned to other areas to ensure production demands are met.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving — Be able to step in and help fix issues that occur during packing.
• Interpersonal Skills — Be able to coordinate with the operator on production needs; be a people person who gets along with and works with others on the line; be able to work with the supervisor, other leads and the machine operator with no issues.
• Oral Communication — Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication — Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Organizational Support — Follows policies and procedures.
• Quality — Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity — Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.
• Adaptability — Able to multi-task when needing to work on the line and train new employees at the same time; adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality — Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability — Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative — Asks for and offers help when needed.

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits:

• FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE)
• 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING
• PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS
• WEEKLY PAY PERIOD/DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL
• REFERRAL BONUSES & ATTENDANCE AWARDS
• CONSISTENT GROWTH/RAISE OPPORTUNITIES

Pepper Source is a family-owned company that provides custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems to all of the major poultry companies in the United States as well as the frozen food, meat, and food service industries. We develop and manufacture custom flavor profiles that meet our customers' specific needs. Our process takes innovation and extensive knowledge of the food industry.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,…