Bagger Operator

Bagger Operator

The primary responsibility of this position is to operate the Sandiacre machine and ensure appropriate packaging of bagged products.

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require.

• Fill bags with appropriate amount of product.
• Make sure bags are not overfilled with air.
• Ensure machine settings are correct.
• Enter correct date codes on bags.
• Ensure equipment, including blades, bag seals, rear seals, and jaws, are in working order.
• Keep film filled and make sure correct film is being used.
• Check weights on bags.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience: Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

License and certification required: Sandiacre operator certification.

Training requirements/methods: All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties. Once the employee completes this training they will be assigned to a supervisor who will further orient the employee to the workplace, introduce him/her to employees and other supervision, demonstrate work assignment and explain ingress and egress procedures to and from work station. A training buddy may be assigned to new employees for a period to assist in further training and indoctrination.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Protective equipment: The employee is required to wear a hair net, beard net (if necessary,) gloves, a smock, slip proof boots, and ear protection.