Bag Machine Operator

Bag Machine Operator

Location:

Keyser

Requisition

Shift: Night

Shift Premium Amount: $1.00

Pay Rate: $19.00

• Follow all applicable EHS, Quality and Food Safety procedures and protocols, and reports any incident to his/her supervisor.
• Complete all EHS, Quality and Food Safety applicable training.
• Support implementation of the Quality and Food Safety program and comply with the expectations if this role is included as part of the Food Safety or Internal Audit team.
• Operate a production bag machine.
• Check customer specifications to ensure proper set up of machine.
• Check data sheet and sales type to ensure proper set up.
• Check packaging schedule to ensure proper packaging.
• Order correct tubing through the forklift driver servicing the department.
• Verify boxes through the packaging schedule and then order proper type box through the mezzanine operator.
• Visually check jaws to ensure they are in good condition and change them if necessary.
• Complete run report correctly.
• Obtain proper color ink from ink dispenser and reduce/increase viscosity when needed.
• Obtain proper amount of sticky back from ink station.
• Mount plates according to procedures.
• When running a non‑taped order, make out tray tickets.
• Obtain correct size and type jaws from the jaw room.
• When changing orders, ensure the mezzanine operator is aware of the type of boxes needed.
• Obtain all snap‑pack supplies needed for an order.
• Verify roll card, against either the M.O.T. or an SPI, all rolls being placed at the machine. A visual check of the roll must be done, as well, to ensure there are no defects on the rolls.
• Set machine parameters according to standard operating procedures written for each specific job.
• Check ink viscosity and fill in specified intervals to ensure print quality.
• Download all order information into the DBQ system as well as maintain timely quality checks and reports.
• Using proper set‑up stamper, stamp all box labels needed.
• Place stamped box labels onto proper cartons, ensuring proper adhesion to the boxes.
• Place the proper pieces of boxes together, using filament tape, before pushing the completed carton out to the warehouse operator.
• Using department guidelines, load all barrier/TBG rolls onto unwind stand.
• Check and fill Oxidry hopper, when needed.
• As a team member, follow all safety, quality, plant GMP and safe food handling rules.

• Must possess an education or experience level that permits the employee to effectively communicate and perform duties, assignments and responsibilities of the job.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, be well organized, and be a team player.
• Computer knowledge (SAP, Excel, Word)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance