About this role
Description: Work on an automated bagger machine that "bags" and packages the finished product. Control to start/stop the machine, troubleshoot minor issues (bag jams, labeling mistakes, etc.), loading the machine with film to package products.
Work Environment: This job operates in a food production and warehouse setting. The floor surface is concrete. The noise level is moderate with no vibration. Material movement takes place throughout the facility.
Physical Demands:
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
- Able to lift 50 lbs., carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to position boxes, bags and equipment.
- Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
- Ability to stand and walk for an entirety of a shift.
Competencies:
- Machine Operation: Ability to set up, operate, and maintain bagging equipment.
- Quality Control: Inspect product packaging to ensure compliance with specifications while maintaining records of production and machine performance ensuring all items are correctly labeled and coded.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve machine jams and malfunctions while quickly adapting to changes and issues that arise during the packaging process.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all safety regulations and protocols.
- Communication: Ability to read and understand written instructions and communicate effectively and collaborating with team members to ensure smooth operations.
Core Responsibilities:
- Following GMPs, OSHA Safety, and all other company procedures.
- Proficiency with vertical form and seal baggers
- Check every bag that is being handled for requirements mandated from the customer.
- Keep a clean and sanitary working environment
- Inform Kitchen Operators when packaging issues arise
- Check paperwork to ensure accuracy for shift, bagger and line.
- Comprehensive in the practices, procedures and techniques involved in food manufacturing
- Uses proper lifting techniques
- Comprehensive in general mathematic calculations
- Keep the line clean throughout shift when possible and during downtime
- Communicate with the machine operators to ensure accurate counts and plan for changeovers
- Communicate with Hilo driver to ensure accurate counts of product and restock of packaging
- Stack cases and/or displays on the correct pallets, with the correct number of cases, properly labeled, stacked, and wrapped neatly
- Assist with cleaning during changeovers and end of the week cleans
- Communicate with the Machine Operators to ensure accurate counts.
- Participate in monthly Safety training courses.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED preferred