The Packaging Operator position is responsible and accountable for ensuring all finished products are packaged according to proper specifications and standards.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Operate within specified efficiency/productivity standards based on formulation and packaging capability and within established finished product specifications for each formula.
Perform packaging evaluation checks as required, and maintain accurate documentation as defined by site requirements.
Perform packaging equipment adjustments and preventative maintenance activities as required to assure finished packages are in compliance with specifications and standards.
Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule with particular attention to lockout/tag out and confined space entry when required
Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals
Participate and adhere to all food safety requirements, quality management processes, and site safety programs to ensure that all standards are met.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity
Responsible for the safety, quality and food safety in their work area
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions.
Education/ Experience Requirements
Basic qualifications include:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
Preferred qualifications include:
3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment
2 years of work experience within manufacturing
Working knowledge of food safety practices
Computer Experience
Knowledge of inventory control principles
Expected Areas of Skills
Ability to follow instructions
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and express ideas with team members
Knowledge of and compliance with Safety, GMP’s, and environmental procedures and regulations
Basic computer skills ( ability to access, input, and retrieve information )
Ability to Read/Write/Speak and understand English
Ability to be flexible regarding work schedules and shift rotations (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
Ability to work in a standard manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an environment that has a wide range of temperature, variation, and humidity
Lift varied capacities over the following time periods
Lift and carry 65 pounds repeatedly in an 8 or 12 hour period
Push and pull 50 pounds repeatedly in an 8 or 12 hour period. Objects being lifted weigh up to 50 pounds include bags of raw materials and performing changeovers on equipment. Consequences of not being able to lift these bags include not being able to run the needed products / diets. This could result in a significant risk to our customers and brand
Climb ladders and stairs
Work on overhead equipment
Walk unlimited distances every work day.
Push or pull 800 pound totes on wheels across a cement surface 8 to 24 times for 8 hours
Work with hands overhead occasionally
Bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees 100+ times for 8 hours.
Wear dust masks and hearing protection
Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection
Receive and transmit radio communication
Perform tasks with vision corrected to a minimum of 20/40 with full peripheral vision for forklift driving
Ability to perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust
Leadership Competencies
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Awareness/Personal Impact
Analysis / Decision Making
Functional Competencies
Continuous Improvement
Managing Production
Cross-Functional Competencies
EHS and Quality Leadership
Supply Chain Systems and Analysis
Cross Organizational Collaboration
Managing with Respect Competencies
Communicate Effectively
Value Unique Contributions
Promotes Teamwork
Sets the Example
Working Relationships (Key partnerships and reporting relationships)
Does this position supervise: No
Team members
Team Leaders, Area Leaders, Operations Manager
AIB, FDA, USDA and other external auditing agencies or customers
Travel Requirements
Expected percentage of travel, up to 5%