Perform packaging and processing of product using form, fill and seal machine. Responsible for the formulation, mixing, and adding materials for the manufacturing of soft bait.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Comply with all company safety policies and procedures
Operate, adjust, and assist to maintain set-up of mixing system and packaging machines to produce quality packaged products.
Ensure production process orders are carried out in accordance
Perform all set-up and changeovers such as: Threading packaging material, changing dies/lot number for marking, maintaining adjustment for fill or seal and in continuous packaging machine, cleaning various equipment.
Responsible for accurately weighing products and recording weights according to specifications of work orders.
Accurately track and record machine data per work instructions.
Responsible for applying and using correct labels on products.
Responsible for applying correct lot numbers to pails, cartons and/or cases.
Responsible for placing bags, pails or cases correctly onto pallets.
Responsible for reporting malfunctions or errors and requesting corrective action.
Responsible for cleaning and performing routine maintenance on equipment and packaging machine.
Responsible for monitoring the packaging process for the Soft Bait line.
Ensure accuracy of mixed formulations (correct ingredients are properly measured per specific formula).
Notify production lead or material handler of needs for ingredients or packaging materials.
Responsible for checking mixed materials for compliance to specifications and requirements.
Operate horizontal band sealer and all other place pack and soft bait line equipment.
Responsible for cleaning the continuous packaging machine and work area.
Complete set-ups and changeovers including necessary paperwork.
Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to read and comprehend digital scale readings.
Requires use of safety glasses, gloves and steel-toed safety shoes.
Disposable protective coveralls and nitrile gloves are required as indicated in work instructions or by a manager or supervisor.
Must successfully complete training in: Basic Hazard Communication