Operator Helper Packaging (12 Hour Days) $19.35/Hr

Increased to $20.10/hr. upon successful completion of training and skills validation.

Purpose:

The Machine Operator Helper assists in the operation of packaging machinery within the Packaging Department. This role ensures that products are packaged efficiently and in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The helper will work closely with the Packaging Machine Operator to ensure smooth and effective operation of the packaging equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Packaging Machine Operator in setting up and adjusting packaging machines. Load WIP materials and packaging materials into machines. Monitor machine operation to detect and correct issues such as jams or malfunctions. Support with minor machine repairs or adjustments as directed. Pack packaged product into cases and/or stack cases onto pallets. Serve as backup to Machine Operator during breaks.
• Replenish packaging materials and supplies as needed. Use inventory management system to consume and move materials to maintain inventory accuracy and safe consumption of materials.
• Inspect packaged products to ensure they meet quality standards. Complete opening and rework of packages that do not meet this standard.
• Ensure that work areas are clean and organized to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist Machine Operator to complete and document line changeovers. Follow established protocols to ensure safe disassembly, sanitation, and reassembly of equipment.
• Strictly adhere to all Safety and Food Safety/Quality policies and procedures within the packaging department. This involves reporting Safety and Food Safety/Quality incidents to the Supervisor and participating in RCAs. Actively identifying potential Safety and Food Safety/Quality risks and resolving or reporting those risks to the Supervisor. Complete all training assigned by the company before the target due date.

Qualifications/Required Skills

Experience and or Education: Recent and consistent job history in an environment comparable to manufacturing, including repetitive, physically demanding, and/or around machines or equipment. Previous experience in food manufacturing environment preferred.

Technical Skills: Forklift certification, SQF training, and LOTO training preferred

Language Skills: Ability to read, comprehend, and compose simple instructions, polices, procedures and correspondence in English or Spanish.

Reasoning Ability: Demonstrates self-confidence and maturity to make decisions and solve problems with minimal direction. Organized and able to accomplish and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. Possesses analytical, quantitative, communication, problem solving, and technical skills.  Has the ability to creatively apply experience, and common sense for processes preferred.

Interpersonal Skills: Clearly communicate with the Machine Operator, leadership team, and co-workers in a professional manner.

Computer Skills: Able to use D365 (Microsoft) and Redzone (Apple) software preferred.

Work Environment: The position is located in a food processing facility. Frequently, exposed to hot, dusty conditions and moving mechanical parts. Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends.

Physical Requirements: Demonstrates the ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time. Must be able to use stairs consistently throughout shift. Position requires repetitive motion - hand, arm and shoulder movement. Must be able to drive a powered industrial vehicle.

Alignment with Core Values of the Company

• Respect & Value Our People
• Stay in Front of Challenge While Reducing Costs
• Delight Our Customers
• Food Quality & Safety

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.