Packaging Operator; Night Shift

Overview

JOB PURPOSE:

Maintain quality and operate packaging equipment and perform all packaging activities associated with the assigned line.

• Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers; label and stack on pallets.
• Stack bags of product weighing up to 50 lb from between waist and shoulder height to a pallet (ensure proper staging from knee to shoulder height).
• Maintain product and packaging quality through visually inspecting finished product.
• Ensure product, bags, wraps, seals, boxes, and pallets meet quality standards.
• Participate in full facility equipment clean-up between runs, as directed.
• Accountable for maintaining and sustaining FIFO program.
• Set up, operate, and perform basic troubleshooting of packaging equipment, to include but not limited to:
  Bemis 1, Bemis 2, Parsons, Jem lines, Palletizers, forklifts, stretch wrappers, scales, metal detectors, belts, control panels, labelers, coders, case erectors, trash compactors.
• Perform QA duties as necessary, including entering data collected from routine checks into IQS software and monitoring HACCP compliance in-process.
• Assist with product changeover, cleaning, and sanitation; perform inspections required before product start-up.
• Collect finished product samples for product release testing.
• Perform verification checks of metal detectors and magnets in the area of responsibility as specified in Quality Checkpoints.
• Immediately communicate quality concerns to Packaging Lead or Supervisor.
• Participate in the 1st article inspection to ensure food safety and quality.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and completely, including simple production reports.
• Proficiency in Alphia Business Systems (e.g., JDE, IQS) as it applies to the position.
• Anticipate technical problems and proactively troubleshoot and make technical adjustments and/or notify Maintenance when appropriate.
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Work with Maintenance and Supervisor to identify potential line improvements.
• Responsible for technical training/coaching and cross training other plant personnel and new hires.
• Acknowledge and adhere to the requirement to work only in the job-specific designated area.
• Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and leave a clean and organized work area for the following shift.
• Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Notify a supervisor or lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.