Bagger Operator

Polybag Machine Operator

Performs duties to support and has primary responsibility for Polybag machine up time in multiple work centers, including, but not limited to, setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines and equipment, including poly baggers, scales and Hoag machine to ensure a quality product (as defined by Peterson Farms quality standards) is shipped to the customer per product orders and other customer and company requirements.

Responsibilities and Results

• Conducts pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order.

• Loads programs during set up and change overs to produce products according to scheduled commodity.

• Makes minor machine adjustments to support package sizes, weights and other similar activities.

• Monitors polybag machines and other equipment to ensure proper operation. Notifies maintenance when machine operation variances impact product and/or process flow to allow maintenance reasonable response time to correct equipment breakdowns.

• Completes appropriate paperwork timely, accurately and legibly.

• May use various manufacturing programs or other software via personal computer (PC) and keyboard/mouse.

• Conducts line and equipment changeovers to support commodity being processed.

• Works within and maintains specified quality standards to ensure a quality product is shipped to all customers. Makes appropriate notifications when quality standards are out of specification to ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.

• May assist with waste weighing and data collection.

• Communicates with various levels of the organization (supervisors, quality technicians, quality managers) to ensure a quality product is being produced in the most efficient, safe manner.

• Maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing various housekeeping duties, including following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Plant rules.

• May be involved in continuous improvement efforts.

• Completes appropriate paperwork.

• Meets daily production requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Work Experience

• One year manufacturing experience desirable

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to read, interpret and follow written job instructions.

• Ability to follow and comply with quality standards.

• Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.

• May be required to obtain and maintain valid hi-lo license.

• Ability to work as contributing member within the team.

• Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 80 pounds.

• Ability to operate a personal computer (keyboard/mouse).