Packaging Operator-Red Shift-Days

JOB PURPOSE:

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

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers; label and stack on pallets
o Stack bags of product weighing up to 50# from between waist and shoulder height to a pallet
between knee and shoulder height.
• Maintain product and packaging quality through visually inspecting finished product.
• Ensure product, bags, wraps, seals, boxes, and pallets meet quality standards.
• Participates in full facility equipment clean-up between runs, as directed.
• Accountable for maintaining and sustaining FIFO program.
• Set up, operate, and perform basic trouble shooting of packaging equipment, to include but no limited to:
o 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, to include but not limited to:
o Enter data collected from routine checks into IQS software.
o Know and monitor HACCP compliance in-Process.
o Assist with product changeover, cleaning, and sanitation; perform inspections required before
product start-up.
o Collect finished product samples for product release testing.
o Perform verification checks of metal detectors and magnets in area of responsibility as specified in
Quality Checkpoints.
o Immediately communicate Quality concerns to Packaging Lead or Supervisor.
o Participate in the 1st article of inspection to ensure food safety and quality.
• Must complete required paperwork accurately and completely, including simple production reports.
• Proficiency in Alphia Business Systems (i.e., JDE, IQS, etc.) as it applies to the position.
• Anticipate technical problems and (when appropriate) proactively troubleshoot and make technical
adjustments and/or notify Maintenance.
• 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 job-specific designated area.
• Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area and leaving a clean and organized work area
for the following shift.
• Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s), as well
as following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect
food safety and/or quality

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in written form, and via radio.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• Ability to obtain Alphia Lock Out / Tag Out certification.
• Ability to obtain Alphia forklift certification.
• Ability to multi-task.