Food Packing Machine Operator

For over 90 years, Gold Medal has been a leader in the concession industry for both equipment and supplies including popcorn, cotton candy, Sno-Kones and much more.

Gold Medal is a family-owned business with an excellent culture. We are proud to have been awarded the 2024 Ohio Success Award.

Due to our continued growth, we are excited to announce a Food Packing Machine Operator opportunity available at our Cincinnati location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Operate semi-automatic machines to pack food product in shipping cartons to ensure continuous line production. Equipment includes Elopak, Evergreen (gable top cartons), All Fill (auger based filling), Plastic container product packaging machines, Matrix (vertical form/fill/seal) and Ishida/Yamato combination scales.

· Perform bulk product packaging (bag-in-a-box) while maintaining high personal output to increase line efficiency.

· Accurately record product traceability information, critical control point (CCP) and product weights on production documentation that complies to SQF, FSMA, and NIST regulations.

· Adapt and react to customer specific packaging specifications/instructions for both domestic and international shipments.

· Perform scheduled sanitation tasks as outlined by the Master Sanitation Schedule.

· Accurately record labor hours against work orders for proper costing of products.

· Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ability to understand and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standardized Sanitary Operating Procedures (SSOP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) and SQF (Safe Quality Food).

· Basic computer knowledge used for proper food safety documentation tracking and labor reporting.

· High School Education and 1 – 2 years of related experience or training in the food or beverage industry.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation package including profit sharing.

• Excellent benefits including:

o Medical – We pay 90% of weekly premiums for employees

o Dental

o Vision

o Disability insurance

o Life insurance

o Paid Time Off

o 401(k) with Company match

o Company paid holidays

At Gold Medal, we value diversity and are committed to providing an environment of inclusivity and respect.

Gold Medal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person