packaging operator

JOB PURPOSE:

Maintain quality and operate packaging equipmentand perform all packaging activities associated withassigned line.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers; label and stack on palletso Stack bags of product weighing up to 50# from between waist and shoulder height to a palletbetween knee and shoulder height.•Maintainproduct and packaging quality through visually inspecting finished product.• Ensure product, bags, wraps, seals, boxes, and pallets meet quality standards.•Participatesin full facility equipment clean-up between runs, as directed.• Accountable formaintainingand sustaining FIFOprogram.• Set up, operate, and perform basic trouble shooting of packaging equipment, to include but no limited to:o Bemis 1, Bemis 2, Parsons,Jem lines, Palletizers, forklifts, stretch wrappers, scales, metal detectors,belts, control panels, labelers, coders, case erectors, trash compactors.• Perform QA duties as necessary,to includebut not limited to:o Enter data collected from routine checks into IQS software.o Know and monitor HACCP compliance in-Process.o Assistwith product changeover, cleaning, and sanitation; perform inspectionsbeforeproduct start-up.o Collectfinished product samples for product release testing.o Performverification checks of metal detectors and magnets in area of responsibility as specified inQuality Checkpoints.o Immediately communicate Quality concerns to Packaging Lead or Supervisor.o Participateinthe 1starticle of inspection to ensure food safety and quality.• Must complete required paperwork accurately and completely, including simple production reports.•Proficiencyin Alphia Business Systems (i.e., JDE, IQS,etc.) as it applies to the position.•Anticipatetechnical problems and (whenappropriate)proactively troubleshoot and make technicaladjustments and/or notify Maintenance.• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.• Work with Maintenance and Supervisor toidentifypotential line improvements.• Responsible for technical training/coaching and crosstrainingother plant personnel and new hires.• Acknowledge and adhere to the requirement to work only injob-specific designated area.• Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance.• Responsible formaintaininga clean and organized work area and leaving a clean and organized work areafor the following shift.• Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s), as wellas following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).• Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affectfood safety and/or quality

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages.• Basic computer skills.• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in written form, and via radio.• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.• Ability to obtain Alphia Lock Out / Tag Out certification.• Ability to obtain Alphia forklift certification.• Ability to multi-task.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:(To perform this job successfully,anindividual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired).

• Education:High school diploma and/or GED.

• Experience:Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

PHYSICALDEMANDS:(The physical demands described here arerepresentativeof those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 25% of working time, “regularly” means between 26 and 75% of working time, and “frequently” means 76% and more of workingtime.)

Whileperformingthe duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk or hear, walk, and move from place to place. The employeeis occasionally required tosit, use foot/feet tooperatemachine, stoop, kneel,crouchor crawl or reach above shoulders. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to stand and use hands tofinger, handle, or touch.

The employee must exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 to 25 pounds of forcefrequentlyand/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.