Bagger Operator

Position: BAGGER OPERATOR

Summary

Absence of any related duties or functions in this document does not imply that incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support production. The primary responsibility of this position is to operate the S andiacre machine and ensure appropriate packaging of bagged products. At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID‑19, including temperature screens, face coverings, and regular enhanced cleaning and sanitation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Fill bags with the appropriate amount of product.
• Prevent bags from being overfilled with air.
• Check and correct machine settings.
• Enter correct date codes on bags.
• Maintain equipment, including blades, bag seals, rear seals, and jaws, in working order.
• Ensure the correct film is used and keep film filled.
• Check weights on bags.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

Non‑Essential Duties and Functions

Additional tasks may be assigned as production demands require.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

License and Certification Required

None specified.

Training Requirements / Methods

All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties. Once the employee completes this training, they will be assigned to a Supervisor who will further orient the employee to the workplace, introduce him/her to employees and other supervision, demonstrate work assignments and explain ingress and egress procedures to and from the workstation. A training buddy may be assigned to new employees for a period to assist in further training and indoctrination.

Training responsibilities may include personnel representatives, safety director, supervisors, and lead workers.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work

Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts and extreme heat, occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Protective Equipment

The employee is required to wear a hair net, beard net (if necessary), gloves, a smock, slip‑proof boots, and ear protection. Protective equipment may also be provided as per regulatory, sanitary, or safety procedures.

COVID‑19 Vaccine Exemption

NOTE:

You may request exemption from the COVID‑19 vaccine for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID‑19, religious beliefs, or personal conscience.

EEO Statement

EEO/M/F/V/D.

Must complete an application to be considered for the position.

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