Bag Room Operator - Night Shift
About The Position
The Bag Room Operator is responsible for performing required duties and operating equipment to ensure the continuous, effective operation of the Flaking department and meet production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards. The position reports directly to the Flaking Supervisor. The operator handles materials and operates equipment such as forklifts, supersack machines, and filling machines; transports processed supersacks to warehouse storage; performs washouts and changeovers; documents manufactured products; transfers inventory using electronic scanning and paperwork; and maintains equipment and work-area cleanliness. The role also includes autonomous equipment maintenance, basic computer tasks, continuous improvement activities, and compliance with safety, environmental, security, quality, customer, regulatory, GMP, and food-safety requirements. Other duties may be assigned. The position follows the company’s written training program. The schedule is a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, with 12-hour shifts, and requires willingness to work weekends and overtime.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or be earning one within a designated period following the date of hire.
- At least 1 year of stand-up forklift experience.
- At least 1 year of continuous work history.
- Able to work in ambient high and low temperatures.
- Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule.
- Able to change elevation using ramps, stairs, and ladders.
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods, such as more than one hour.
- Able to independently lift up to 50 pounds frequently during a shift.
- Able and willing to work overtime as needed.
- Willing to work weekends.
- Willingness and eagerness to learn and maintain a positive “Can Do” attitude.
Responsibilities
- Operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts.
- Transport supersacks into warehouse storage after processing.
- Operate equipment such as supersack and filling machines.
- Perform facility and equipment washouts and changeovers.
- Follow manufacturing procedures and complete required product documentation.
- Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards.
- Perform autonomous maintenance, including cleaning, inspecting, lubricating, and tightening equipment.
- Perform basic computer tasks.
- Transfer inventory using electronic scanning and required paperwork.
- Lead or support continuous improvement activities through established methods.
- Follow safety, environmental, quality, security, customer, regulatory, GMP, and food-safety policies and procedures.
- Assist in maintaining a safe work environment and keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
- Manage hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations and follow RC14001 guiding principles and requirements.
- Report food-safety, security, or quality issues to management or the HACCP team.
- Listen and respond to customers, suppliers, and employees, including responding quickly to customer concerns.
- Use resources cost-effectively and support new business opportunities and continuous improvement.
- Complete training required under the company’s written training program.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Benefits
- 401K with company match and profit-sharing (up to 9%).
- Vacation, 10 paid holidays, and personal days.
- Annual bonus of up to $2,000.
- Perfect-attendance rewards.
- Skill-based raises and advancement opportunities.
- Tuition assistance.
- Overtime availability and extra pay.
- Referral bonus of up to $1,500.
- Work-life balance through a schedule of 15 workdays per month.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
