Bagger Operator

Peterson Farms•Hart, MI

About The Position

The Bagger Operator supports and is primarily responsible for polybag machine uptime across multiple work centers. The role involves setting up, adjusting, and operating equipment—including poly baggers, scales, and a Hoag machine—to ensure products meet Peterson Farms quality standards and customer, product-order, and company requirements.

Requirements

Ability to read, interpret, and follow written job instructions.
Ability to follow and comply with quality standards.
Ability to understand and comply with GMP rules and food safety guidelines.
Ability to work as a contributing member of a team.
Ability to frequently lift or move materials weighing up to 80 pounds.
Ability to operate a personal computer using a keyboard and mouse.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
One year of manufacturing experience desirable.
May be required to obtain and maintain a valid hi-lo license.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order.
Load programs during setup and changeovers to produce products according to the scheduled commodity.
Make minor machine adjustments for package sizes, weights, and similar requirements.
Monitor polybag machines and other equipment, and notify maintenance when operational variances affect product or process flow.
Complete required paperwork accurately, legibly, and on time.
Use manufacturing programs or other software via a personal computer when needed.
Conduct line and equipment changeovers to support the commodity being processed.
Work within specified quality standards and report out-of-specification conditions so corrective action can be taken.
Assist with waste weighing and data collection when needed.
Communicate with supervisors and quality personnel to support efficient, safe production of quality products.
Maintain a safe and clean work area, including following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and plant rules.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts when needed.
Meet daily production requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.