This position is responsible for providing and supporting a production operations team. Under the direction of a Department Manager, Shift Supervisor or Key Area Operator the Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for the daily operation of packaging equipment in an efficient and effective manner to achieve company standards. This will encompass the operation of vertical form fill and horizontal form fill packaging equipment. The position will operate both pneumatic and hydraulic system components for production and packaging areas.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate packaging equipment associated with manufacturing process.
Demonstrate technical competency with vertical form fill and horizontal form fill
packaging equipment.
Troubleshoot and adjust statistical weigher to drive low giveaway and low film
waste, while maximizing labor efficiency of the line.
Must be computer literate to include MS Office Suite, OIT/HMI usage and
process control functionality.
Machine Efficiency-Anticipating film and coding ribbon changes to maximize
machine up time.
Line Logs-Fills out paperwork accurately and legibly. Use bar coding equipment
as required.
Personnel-Help in the training of new employees.
Trouble Shooting-Monitor the equipment and hunt down and correct problems.
Immediately contact supervision or maintenance if persistent problem occurs.
Performs other
duties related to packaging as assigned. Use tools for minor adjustment as required.
Knows the targets/goals for his/her work center and adjusts equipment to achieve
targets.
Packaging Supplies-Check for defects and assure that the proper film, boxes,
dividers etc. are used.
Input Material-Monitor products for defects and assure product size,
bleached/unbleached and dryness are within standards.
Finished Product Quality-Constantly monitor finished bags of product for
appearance, Day Code and other printing, back and end sealing.
Weight Control-Monitor package weights and adjust to achieve product giveaway
targets.
Performs assigned jobs with minimum direction and supervision.
Set up and adjust packaging machines to production specifications.
Perform all duties with the required safety equipment and comply with all safety
regulations and company policies.
Must obtain PIT/Forklift license within 90 days of training start date.
Adhere to safety Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Other Duties assigned relevant to successfully completing the job.
Qualifications:
Must complete and pass Machine Operator test
High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in machinery operation preferred
Proven experience as a packaging machine operator or similar role
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Numbers & Facts
Location
Stockton, CA
Skills
Bug Tracking/Defect Managementunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Contact Managementunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Filmunmatched
Forklift Licenseunmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
GSP (Good Safety Practices)unmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Machining Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Printingunmatched
Process Control Engineeringunmatched
Production Machiningunmatched
Production Specificationsunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Quality Monitoringunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Equipmentunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Weight Managementunmatched
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