Packaging Operator; Forklift

Packaging Operators are responsible for packaging product, warehousing, food safety, quality control, and sanitation.

• Operate packaging equipment including packaging machines, scales, sealers, metal detector, palletizer, and code dater (including setup, changeovers, and standard operations)
• Start and stop equipment
• Replenish packaging supplies (stretch wrap, banding, sheeting, boxes, etc.)
• Print labels and track production
• Empty finished product bins
• Re-palletize product
• Move pallets using forklift or pallet jack (as trained)
• Load pallets into palletizer
• Perform basic operational maintenance on equipment
• Follow work instructions and SOPs
• Perform various duties in multiple departments as directed

• Perform net weight checks
• Verify packaging seal integrity
• Monitor packaging quality
• Inspect finished product
• Take QC samples
• Report quality issues

• Follow company cGMP program
• Perform sanitation procedures
• Conduct HACCP-related checks (water activity, moisture)
• Report food safety issues

• Follow company safety protocols and procedures
• Report safety risks

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently. Position requires lifting, bending, crawling, kneeling, standing for long periods, reaching, walking, and climbing ladders.

Immediate Supervisor:
Packaging Lead Substitute:
Other Trained Packaging Operators

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