Packing Machine Operator

A Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for monitoring and operating machinery ensuring product is being produced to specifications and standards.

Schedule: Monday to Saturday: 5:30 am to 4:00 pm

• Responsible for programming machines using keyboard and terminal for the proper size, weight, codes and dates for each bag produced and run.
• Verify set up of machine; verify that the machine has been properly put back together from sanitation crew along with scales and their proper function.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Ensure that the products are safe and meet the customer specifications.
• Communicate quality issues of raw product or finished goods to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for machine set-up, general machine operation and changeovers.
• Responsible for the completion of all paperwork including, but not limited to, dump logs, chemical logs, downtime logs, blade inspection sheets and line staffing sheets.
• Follow and complete the daily production schedule, including changes that may occur during the course of the day.
• Report and record hourly production updates.
• Responsible to perform the following product quality checks:
• Percent oxygen testing (salad plant only)
• Cut quality and blend ratio evaluation.
• Total volume testing (salad plant only)
• Package weight monitoring.
• Seal integrity (leakers testing)
• Finished package temperature monitoring.
• Code date verification.
• Bar code readability verification.
• Documentation of all results and actions.

• Must be able to understand and execute actions based on verbal and visual instructions.