Packaging Operator 3 - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks!

Position: Packaging Operator 3, 3rd shift

Type: Onsite

Location: Kent, WA *Must live the greater Seattle area*

If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities, consider joining Oberto Snacks, Inc.

Here’s why you should apply:

Innovative Environment:

1. At Oberto, we thrive on innovation. Be part of a team that constantly pushes boundaries and creates unique snack experiences.

Quality-Driven Culture:

1. We’re passionate about delivering top-notch products. Join us if you’re committed to excellence and quality.

Team Collaboration:

1. Our collaborative work environment fosters creativity and teamwork. You’ll collaborate with talented individuals across various functions.

Career Growth:

1. Oberto offers growth opportunities. Whether you’re starting your career or seeking advancement, we’ve got you covered.

OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION:

Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc’s future is brighter than ever. With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation’s leading and most innovative meat snacks companies. Employing more than 700 food professionals, Oberto’s mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life. As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Responsible for operating machines to ensure that quality standards are consistently met, the line meets schedule attainment and line efficiency standards, the mechanical operations run smoothly, and the line workers are directed properly, and will be responsible for actively engage in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities including daily checks, lubrication, cleaning, and inspection tasks to ensure maximum machine reliability.

SCHEDULE: 3rd Shift - Sunday - Thursday with overtime as required based on business needs.

WAGE: Hourly range for this position is $28.00 per hour - $29.00 per hour, DOE. 3rd shift will receive an additional $1.00 per hour for shift differential for working 3rd shift.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May perform one or all of the following job functions:

• Ensure meat, dates, tape, labels, and other supplies are correct according to product specifications.
• Ensure efficient packaging by setting up workstations correctly and effectively.
• Demonstrate leadership by directing employees to assist others where needed on other lines or rework when machines are down.
• Encourage team to be ready to start on time in the morning, after breaks and lunch.
• Perform product quality and QA checks to eliminate or reduce product waste or rework, these may include but are not limited to hourly weight or count checks, oxygen level tests, metal detection, or blade inspection.
• Maximize quality and efficiency by adjusting machines registration, sealing temperature, speed, gas levels, and slicing width.
• Maintain current records by filling out required paperwork correctly and completely throughout the run.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a lead or supervisor.
• Knows how to operate, read, and set adjustments on the automated computer screens.
• Manage machine change over including sanitizing machine for species or allergen changes.
• Run labels according to product specifications.
• Ensure all persons on the processing/packaging machines and crew are properly trained, and the time worked is properly recorded.
• Ensure proper operation of machines by troubleshooting and making minor adjustments and make certain that machinery is in good repair.
• Maintain production equipment ensuring that quality and sanitation standards are met.
• Follow through with processing/packaging personnel and give feedback on performance (speed, floor waste, quality control, etc.)
• Assist lead and/or supervisor by training all new personnel, monitoring performance and ensuring that procedures are followed.
• Maintain product integrity throughout the area of responsibility, checking product for proper materials, specifications, labeling, etc. Performs quality checks on product to ensure optimum quality.
• Perform raw material audits and check weights.
• Ensure proper set up, clean up and smooth operation of the machinery and area of operation.
• Ensure that proper safety and sanitation measures are followed by instructing employees on proper company procedures and then monitoring personnel to make sure all procedures are being followed.
• Utilize team members efficiently during machine downtime by directing personnel to work on special projects or in other departments. If nothing is available, the machine operator will have crew report to the department lead.

• Inform Management of any Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes which have become noncompliant with specified requirements.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain accountability to Oberto Brands Food Safety and Quality Principles.

• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Actively engage in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities including daily checks, lubrication, cleaning, and inspection tasks to ensure maximum machine reliability.
• Back-up: Operator 1 is back-up for Operator Trainee.
• Back-up: Operator 1 is backed up by Operator 2, 3.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or equivalent preferred
• Lock-Out Tag-Out Certified (OJT)
• 6 months’ manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Previous machine operator experiences preferred.
• Pallet jack experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HACCP (OJT)
• SQF preferred.
• Other Food Safety, Quality, Technical, and Regulatory Training as needs determine appropriate.
• Understanding and compliance with all GMPs (OJT).
• Understanding and compliance with all personal safety rules (OJT).
• Position requires an understanding of food safety, quality, and SQF fundamentals provided through annual in-house and on the job training.
• Safely and proactively operate, troubleshoot, and optimize Packaging Machines and support equipment.
• Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency.
• Adhere to safe work practices, good manufacturing practices, and participate in safe behavior observation programs.
• Meet performance targets for Packaging.
• Ensure proper setup of Packaging Machines.
• Monitor and adjust equipment to optimize packaging quality and correct defects, including the completion of hourly quality checks.
• Routinely communicate with up/down stream team members to maximize line performance.
• Execute machine changeovers.
• Maintain machine adjustment logs.
• Comply with sanitation standards, adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• (GMPs) and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow contamination prevention and machine cleaning procedures.
• Become proficient in facility specific packaging equipment operations and troubleshooting. Use troubleshooting to correct downtime issues.
• Communicate with maintenance on machine performance issues, submit work requests for corrective maintenance.
• Cross training and perform duties of other team members as needed.
• Assist with equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and rebuilds as needed.
• Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance according to company standards on production equipment.
• Record the following: preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics.
• Communicate effectively when issues arise that prevent operating to company standards/ procedures.
• Meet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, production, and downtime.
• Perform mathematical calculations as needed.
• Ensure quality products are sent to customers by completing hourly quality checks.
• Inspect raw materials against quality standards before loading them.
• Interact with team members from various departments (Quality Assurance, Maintenance, etc.) to maximize output and efficiency.
• Attend shift, team, and plant meetings during their scheduled times.
• Measure and continuously improve the line operation as a team and with other technicians.
• Crosstrain in other areas to support operations during downtimes.
• Maintain your workstation in an organized and clean manner, ensuring safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Ability to diagnose root cause of equipment failures and perform first level mechanical interventions before escalating to Maintenance.
• Participate in Kaizen/Continuous Improvement efforts to drive uptime, efficiency, and waste reduction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment is that of a processing environment. This employee regularly works with hazardous machinery, materials, chemicals, wet floors and with wet equipment. This employee regularly works around high voltage, hot water, and steam

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Physical work includes climbing stairs, pulling hoses, etc.
• Willing to work in a various-temperature environment
• Ability to handle heavy objects safely and with proper body mechanics. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and routinely maneuver objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

Duties and responsibilities described are not comprehensive and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessary. Roles and responsibilities typically evolve over time, reflecting the growth and maturity of the business.

ABOUT OBERTO: We offer a creative, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness program, and Flex spending account.
• 401K Plan with a generous company match
• 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.

EXTRA BENEFIT:

• Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Discount commuter benefits
• Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
• Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services and Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program
• Matching Charity Donations
• Pet Insurance
• Oberto Product Discounts
• Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club.
• First-class onsite fitness center

Ready to Join Our Snack-Tastic Team? Apply Now!

Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans’ status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or by applying directly on our website at

EEO/ E-Verify Statements: Oberto Snacks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Oberto Snacks, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

**Please note, we do not engage with outside recruiters. All recruitment processes are managed internally by our Talent Acquisition team. Thank you.