3Rd Shift Bagger Operator

Description:

Work 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 product.

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Education and Experience: High School Diploma/ GED preferred

Work Hours:

3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 07:20 AM

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.

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 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 trainings

Physical Demands:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Lifting up to 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.