Packaging Operator Jobs

• This position is responsible for maintaining machine operation that performs one or more packaging functions such as blending, screening, filling, marking, labeling, banding, tying, packing, stacking, or wrapping containers and maintaining the operation of the different packaging lines.

• Know and observe Plant Safety work procedures and rules, Environmental Practices and GMP guidelines.
• Shutdown packaging lines if there is an unacceptable Safety risk.
• Report all safety issues and recommendations to supervision.
• Understand and follow proper procedures for all Lockout – Tag out – Try procedures for system including Packaging machine, conveyor system, sugar feed system, and all auxiliary equipment.
• Maintains packaging line at acceptable levels of safety and housekeeping.

Quality

• Complete all necessary Quality paperwork including hourly checks and deviation documentation.
• Visually inspect bags being produced on machine for proper fold, sealing, weights, bag shape and overall product appearance.
• Shutdown packaging lines if there is an unacceptable Quality risk.

Productivity

• Troubleshoot and diagnose major issues with the packaging machine and auxiliary equipment. Able to assist in the teardown and rebuild packaging and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform deep cleaning of packaging machines on an as needed basis.
• Participate in the team effort to improve performance.
• Run filling machine; to include start-ups, shutdowns, emergency shutdown, jogging machine, major and minor adjustments, scale adjustments, adjusting pressures, sugar flow adjustments, fold adjustments, clearing jams
• Fill hoppers, change bags, fill glue containers, replaces ink bottles or ribbons and keep all necessary feeders loaded.
• Maintain proper housekeeping at packaging line.
• Recognize and correct inefficiencies in the machine.
• Run auxiliary equipment to include but not limited to glue machines, conveyors, metal detectors, printing equipment, x-ray machines, elevators, mill equipment, dense phase receivers, magnets, case erectors, case sealers, and robots.
• Replenish packaging supplies as necessary for continuous operation.
• Perform minor maintenance such as lubrication and setting adjustments.
• Must understand and be physically capable of following all of the documented cleaning procedures for the machine where assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in the team effort to improve performance.
• Perform any job as determined by Line Operator or supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.

• Understand and observe all Safety, Health & Environmental rules and procedures
• Report or correct any unsafe act or condition
• Company SHE Primary Responsibilities
• Report any chemical/fuel spill to supervision
• Report any pain or discomfort to supervision

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