Bagger Operator - 02

This position is responsible for the performance of the packaging machine operation on their shift. This individual must possess good mechanical skills and be able to demonstrate their ability to produce quality product at levels that will allow the plant to meet or exceed its goals and objectives. This position reports to the maintenance lead & supervisor as well as taking direction from the pack out supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities If Any: None

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Tends numerically controlled equipment that automatically bags or wraps baked product into packaging materials and secures them closed.
• Activates control panel and observes lights and dials verifying panel and equipment are functioning. Inspects sections of bagging or wrapping equipment, such as conveyors, x-ray machines, and clip closure machines ensuring that equipment is clean.
• Performs machine and product changeovers accurately in standard allocated time for individual lines.
• Puts finished product on scales to verify the weight of the product is scaled per specifications. Informs QA and Supervisor is product in not meeting specifications. Monitor and adjust scales to ensure accurate weights.
• Complete required production documents to accurately calculate run time, efficiencies and cases produced.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to Supervisor and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure that work areas are clean and that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) are fully followed by sweeping and wiping down equipment.
• Promotes safety in the work area by understanding and following safety procedures and reporting all accidents in a timely manner.
• Responsible for metal detector/ X-Ray checks. Ability to follow product specifications associated paperwork.

• Must be able to keep up with high pace production process.
• Must be able stay focused on job and work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work 5 to 7 days a week and work overtime without notice as needed.
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by the supervisor.
  

Percent of Travel If Any: No

Work Remotely Yes or No: No

Education and Experience:

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able use both arms and hands while working on the production floor.
• Must be able to stand, reach, bend, and twist, including repetitive twisting and bending.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, and lift various weights as needed.
• Climb stairs, frequently stoop, kneel, crawl and bend.
• Must be able to work in cold environment, (40 degrees).
• Safety Glasses must be always worn.
• Work performed in a production floor environment.