Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift - West Main

Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift - West Main

The Packaging Operator is responsible for the operation of the packaging department including the packaging, palletizing and boxing of cheese, documentation, and all other related processes throughout the packaging area. The schedule is full time working a 2-2-3 rotation on 2nd Shift, 4:00pm to 4:00am. Base pay is $19.50 per hour, plus an additional $2 per hour shift premium for 2nd shift.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates and monitors block forming tower sequencing through HMIs, metal detectors and Beta-Vac packaging machine to ensure quality of products to company and customer standards.
• Loads bags onto tower.
• Enters work orders, lot numbers and items codes into scale equipment. Weighs and attaches identification labels to blocks. Adjusts towers to ensure proper block heights and product weight.
• Boxes cheese according to work instruction and performs quality control checks.
• Palletizes blocks, labels pallets and moves finished pallets from production to staging area.
• Closes work orders for product shipment; records pertinent information for financial tracking.
• Performs setup, calibration, and minor maintenance on scale, printer, and box taper.
• Documents all production according to established procedures.
• Takes and records cooler temperatures; reports deviations from company standards to Production Supervisors and/or Maintenance.
• Sanitizes equipment and block forming/packaging area according to company procedures.
• Trains other team members in the essential duties and responsibilities for this department.
• Complies with all company Safety, HACCP and GMP policies
• Immediately reports any food safety or quality issues to management or other individual authorized to initiate action.
• Performs Sanitation of all packaging equipment per Sanitation Instructions. (Blockforming Towers, Conveyance Belts, Sealer, Scale, Floors, pipes, drains)

Non-essential duties may include loading pallets onto shipping trucks and assisting other team members in the vat room area with assorted tasks as needed.

Qualifications include a high school degree or equivalent (GED), preferred. Experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably food manufacturing, is desired. Other knowledge, skills, and abilities include strong operation control and monitoring skills, basic math skills, ability to read and comprehend work related documents, ability to communicate effectively, ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office, self-motivated, organized, adaptable, detail oriented, and team player.

Forklift certified (will train and certify internally).

Physical demands include standing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; walking; talking or hearing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting and/or moving 40 lb. blocks of cheese; and close, peripheral, depth perception, and focus vision abilities.

Work environment includes exposure to extreme, non-weather-related heat, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and loud noise requiring ear protection.

Tools and equipment used include motorized pallet truck, elevator, calculator, printer, copy machine, scanning equipment, and box taper.

Personal protective equipment required includes safety goggles, rubber or latex gloves, lab coat, and hearing protection. Other recommended PPE includes face shield, chemical resistant apron, and steel toe shoes.