Machine Operator - Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS)Location: Courtland, VAPay: $20-$25/hour, Based on ExperienceSchedule: Full-Time | Shift Schedule VariesEmployment Type: Direct HireNow Hiring a VFFS Machine Operator!Qualified Staffing is seeking an experienced Machine Operator - Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) for a direct-hire opportunity with a food manufacturing and packaging operation in Courtland, VA. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting automated pouch-bagging equipment used to package nut and snack products.What You'll Do
Set up, start, and operate vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging equipment to produce finished pouch products according to specifications.
Load packaging film and configure equipment for different products, bag sizes, weights, and production requirements.
Complete equipment changeovers and make necessary machine adjustments between production runs.
Monitor fill weights, seal integrity, date and lot codes, bag appearance, and overall finished-product quality.
Troubleshoot common equipment issues involving film tracking, seal jaws, weighers, product flow, jams, and other machine functions.
Perform minor mechanical adjustments and basic repairs to minimize production downtime.
Conduct and document pre-operational, in-process, and quality checks according to established food safety and production procedures.
Verify labels, lot codes, packaging materials, and finished products against work orders and specifications.
Complete routine cleaning, sanitation, and preventive maintenance activities on assigned machinery.
Accurately record production quantities, downtime, waste, quality checks, and other required information.