Packaging Operator-Black Shift-Nights

Job Description:

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.

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