Job Description:

Purpose of the Position:

Responsible for the set-up, operation, adjustment, and clean-up of packaging equipment.  The equipment includes form fill and seals packaging machines, bulk packaging machines, jar packaging machine, check weighers, metal detectors and case fillers. The operator ensures that quality products are packaged in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner   Primarily performs the dispensing of product into the mezzanine hopper but will work in other positions on the packaging line as needed.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

 

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  Dispenses product into the mezzanine hopper
  



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  Reads packaging schedule or follows verbal instructions to ascertain product to be dispensed into the hopper
  



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  Unloads and loads drums of product to and from the pallet by hand by operating manual or electric hand jack
  



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  Opens drums of product and unloads/ loads drums of product onto electric dumper or electric hoist
  



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  Reads product number and lot number of each unit of product and communicates to the line operator the product and lot number of each unit
  



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  Clean and attach identifying tags or labels to each drum with designated label
  



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  Wash and assemble mezzanine and lower level hopper, parts, and clean entire work area
  



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  Reads packaging schedule or follows verbal instructions to label the packaging material
  



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  Review and inspects labels to verify the accuracy and clarity of printing
  



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  May affix labels to corrugated materials, jars, bottle or bag
  



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  Operates glue machine
  



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  Observes packaged precuts for uneven or torn edges to determine which labels are usable
  



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  Places container in shipping containers
  



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  Compares items packed with the schedule and other identifying data and records the number of materials labeled and completes line check forms
  



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  Stacks cases onto pallets in designated format and operates automated case packer and printer
  



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  Transports pallets of product to the designated staging area
  



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  Maintains a clean and orderly work area
  



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  May operate a forklift
  



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  Other duties as assigned.
  



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  Complete all training defined and made available for the currently assigned role.  Responsible for attending all training made available assuring full understanding of the training and have the ability to perform trained activities.
  



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  Responsible for the review of specific functional area BRC criteria.  Ensure BRC protocols are implemented and audited as required. Provide employee training as needed. Ensure Food products meet safety, quality and legal requirements
  



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  Performs other duties as assigned.
  

 

 

Knowledge and Experience:

 

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  Education and/or Experience
  

  
  

  
  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one-month related experience or training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

  
  


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  Communication Skills
  

  
  

  
  It is essential to have excellent communication skills, verbal and written.  Ability to read and follow written work instructions.
  

  
  


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  Computer Skills                                  
  

  
  

  
   Perform limited data entry
  

  
  


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  Mathematical Skills
  

  
  

  
  Must have basic math skills to add, subtract, and divide.
  

  
  


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  Reasoning Ability                              
  

  
  

  
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variable
  

  
  


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  Other Qualifications
  

  
  

  
  Must be able to complete forklift certification
  

  
  

  
  program
  

  
  

  
   
  

  
  

  
   
  

  
  

  
  Work Environment:
  

  
  

  
   
  

  
  

  
  Physical Requirements
  

  
  

  
   
  

  
  

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  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 200 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
  

  
  

  
   
  

  
  

  
  Environmental Concerns 
  

  
  

  
   
  

  
  

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Dust and odor present in the environment

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  Education and/or Experience
  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one-month related experience or training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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  Communication Skills
  

It is essential to have excellent communication skills, verbal and written.  Ability to read and follow written work instructions.

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  Computer Skills                                  
  

      Perform limited data entry

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  Mathematical Skills
  

Must have basic math skills to add, subtract, and divide.

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  Reasoning Ability                              
  

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variable

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  Other Qualifications
  

Must be able to complete forklift certification

program

 

 

Work Environment:

 

Physical Requirements

 

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  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 200 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
  

 

Environmental Concerns 

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Dust and odor present in the environment

 

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