Technical Machine Operator (1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift )

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY: Set up and operate form, fill and seal packaging equipment.  Assure that Retail packages are produced to the highest quality according to specification and schedule.  Meet or exceed daily production goals.  Promptly notify management of non-standard product, inventory shortages, maintenance problems, and potential problems in schedule completion.  Manage assigned personnel.

In the event of the employee’s absence a qualified and fully trained employee shall take their place.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read, understand, and follow product specification sheets and production schedules
• Set up and operate packaging machines according to specification
• Locate and stage film, cartons, and labels according to specification
• Coordinate with mixer to have correct edible products in a timely manner according to schedule
• Apply appropriate label and/or appropriate printing to bag according to specification
• Assemble appropriate cartons per specification
• Inspect packages for proper edible product, film, seal integrity, fill weight, labeling, and printing
• Package bags into cartons and label and/or print on cartons according to specification
• Verify case weight of finished product according to specification
• Seal cartons and stack on pallets according to specification
• Properly label finished boxes and pallets
• Move finished product to designated staging area
• Return unused packaging materials to assigned location in inventory
• Promptly notify management of exceptions to standard
• Promptly notify maintenance and management of machine problems
• Accurately complete daily production reports according to guidelines
• Promptly report to management for work assignments during machine down times
• Tear down non-standard product as assigned
• Keep assigned work area and equipment clean
• Direct and train assigned personnel
• Understand and follow quality sign-off procedures
• Understand and follow all safety procedures
• Understand and follow all food safety and food quality issues and proper documentation whenever necessary
• Thorough understanding of ATP testing and knowledge of how to properly clean and sanitize all retail production equipment
• Know and follow all GMPs
• Obtain all proper QA and QC checks and sign offs required
• Perform any and all additional duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good knowledge of Retail product line
• Good reading and math comprehension
• Strong mechanical, electrical and pneumatic abilities. Must be capable of handling all non-major maintenance tasks
• Strong understanding of the metric system
• Ability to supervise and train others
• Must be tow motor certified
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs. overhead
• Capable of changing rolls of film weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. continually throughout the day
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision
• Must be able to climb ladders or stairs as well as access platforms to access equipment