Packaging Operator

Packaging Operator Operate packaging equipment and perform all packaging activities associated with assigned line while maintaining high product quality. Essential duties include: Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers; label and stack on pallets Maintain product and packaging quality through visually inspecting finished product Ensure product, bags, wraps, seals, boxes, labels, and pallets meet quality standards Participate in full facility equipment clean-up between runs, as directed Accountable for maintaining and sustaining FIFO program Set up, operate, and perform basic troubleshooting of packaging equipment Perform QA duties as necessary Must complete required paperwork accurately and completely, including simple production reports Anticipate technical problems and (when appropriate) proactively troubleshoot and make technical adjustments and/or notify Maintenance Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment Work with Maintenance and Supervisor to identify potential line improvements Responsible for technical training/coaching and cross training other plant personnel and new hires Acknowledge and adhere to the requirement to work only in job-specific designated area Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area, and leaving a clean and organized work area for the following shift Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA's), as well as following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality Safely operate forklift (must obtain C.J. Foods certification) Perform other duties as assigned or directed Qualification requirements include: High school diploma and/or GED required Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages Basic computer skills Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in written form, and via radio Ability to obtain C.J. Foods Lock Out/Tag Out certification Ability to obtain C.J. Foods forklift certification Ability to multi-task Model behaviors that support CJF Company values of Safety, People, Courage, Team, Speed Physical demands include: Regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to place Occasionally required to sit, use foot/feet to operate machine, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl or reach above shoulders Frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or touch Must exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Work environment includes: Frequently exposed to allergens and/or airborne particles in the production area Exposed to temperatures ranging from 0 to 100 degrees, depending on the season and workstation Working near moving mechanical parts Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions Loud noise level in the work environment while production equipment is running Personal Protection Equipment (including, but not limited to, boots, gloves, safety glasses, and/or face shields) is required during various processes in the production area Ear plugs and bump caps are required at all times in the production area Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Alphia