The Packaging Operator tends, maintains, and adjust machine that stock, fill, wrap, seal and label bags with finished product. This individual ensures that product and bagging requirements are met safely, efficiently and with minimal waste. The Packaging Operator inspects bagging line processes and materials and responds promptly to any machine malfunctions.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors and ensures metal detectors are tested and fully functional.
• Monitors check-weigher kickoffs and notifies management of concerns when necessary.
• Controls packaging weights for main line or specialty products.
• Reads and understands training materials, and other information related to the job and complete paperwork in a timely, efficient manner so the paperwork is thorough and legible.
• Must be able to enter data into computer.
• Monitors and ensures quality of bag condition, proper codes, case condition, glue condition and metal detector checks.
• Recycles product from faulty packaging.
• Responsible for cleanliness of work area and equipment and ensures work area meets company standards for cleanliness of work area. Responsible for data entry for sanitation into MMS.
• Ensures materials are supplied and loaded for all equipment on the assigned line.
• Responsible to operate and perform adjustments to packaging equipment. (i.e., unclog packaging machines, changing paper, testing, and scale vibrator cleaning.)
• Responsible to participate in bi-weekly major cleanup.

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Relevant Experience