Packaging Operator-Nights

JOB PURPOSE:  

Maintain quality and operate packaging equipment and perform all packaging activities associated with 
assigned line. 

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers; label and stack on pallets 
  o Stack bags of product weighing up to 50# from between waist and shoulder height to a pallet 
between knee and shoulder height. 
• Maintain product and packaging quality through visually inspecting finished product. 
• Ensure product, bags, wraps, seals, boxes, and pallets meet quality standards. 
• Participates in full facility equipment clean-up between runs, as directed. 
• Accountable for maintaining and sustaining FIFO program. 
• 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 include but not limited to: 
  o Enter data collected from routine checks into IQS software. 
  o Know and monitor HACCP compliance in-Process. 
  o Assist with product changeover, cleaning, and sanitation; perform inspections required before 
product start-up. 
  o Collect finished product samples for product release testing. 
  o Perform verification checks of metal detectors and magnets in area of responsibility as specified in 
Quality Checkpoints. 
  o Immediately communicate Quality concerns to Packaging Lead or Supervisor. 
  o Participate in the 1st article of inspection to ensure food safety and quality. 
• Must complete required paperwork accurately and completely, including simple production reports. 
• Proficiency in Alphia Business Systems (i.e., JDE, IQS, etc.) as it applies to the position. 
• Anticipate technical problems and (when appropriate) proactively troubleshoot and make technical 
adjustments and/or notify Maintenance. 
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. 
• Work with Maintenance and Supervisor to identify potential line improvements. 
• Responsible for technical training/coaching and cross training other plant personnel and new hires. 
• Acknowledge and adhere to the requirement to work only in job-specific designated area. 
• Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance. 
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area and leaving a clean and organized work area 
for the following shift. 
• Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s), as well 
as following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). 
• Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect 
food 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.