Cryovac Operator - 1st Shift Line 2

McLane Classic Foods•Burleson, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cryovac Operator is responsible for understanding all job functions of the Fill Room and ensuring product flow from the kitchen to the freezer and from the freezer to pack-off. This role involves maintaining daily Cryovac tracking paperwork, assembling/disassembling equipment, calibrating scales and metal detectors, and performing magnet inspections. The operator will also communicate with kitchen cooks and pack-off leads to ensure proper staffing and product quality/safety. Key duties include inspecting packaging materials, tracking film usage, ensuring package integrity, adjusting the Cryovac packaging machine, performing scale verification, and documenting various production parameters. The role also requires maintaining sanitary conditions, ensuring compliance with GMPs, and cleaning equipment during product changeovers. Additionally, the operator will provide direction and support to fill room team members, particularly regarding pouch handling before entering the spiral freezer, and adhere to plant GMPs and safety guidelines. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Production Line Lead or Production Supervisor.

Requirements

HS Diploma or Equivalent.
Be able to stand, stoop, bend and climb steps for extended periods of time.
Be able to lift film rolls (50lbs.) to place on machine.
Be able to lift pipes overhead to assemble/disassemble equipment.
Be able to work in cold or hot, wet environment for 8-10 hour shifts.
Basic literacy (English) and math skills.
Working knowledge of vertical form fill/seal machines, code daters, metal detectors, pumps and electric motors.

Nice To Haves

May be required to have additional training in HACCP, Lock Out Tag Out, Forklift/Pallet jack certification, Allergen and chemical usage.

Responsibilities

Understand all job functions of the Fill Room and ensure product flow from the kitchen to the freezer and from the freezer to pack-off.
Maintain daily Cryovac tracking paperwork.
Assemble/Disassemble equipment, pipes, magnets, packaging parts and equipment, film, etc. daily.
Calibrate scales and metal detectors; verify function throughout the production shift.
Perform magnet inspections throughout the shift.
Communicate with kitchen cooks and pack-off lead to determine staffing needs to ensure product flow and maintain the quality and safety of the product.
Inspect packaging materials, track film usage, ensure package integrity vis seal checks and strength tests.
Adjust Cryovac packaging machine to ensure pouch seal, integrity, print coding and appearance are within acceptable parameters and customer specification.
Perform scale verification.
Control and document pouch weights, magnet inspections, metal detector verification, film usage, etc.
Ensure sanitary conditions maintained and fill room employees comply with GMPs.
Clean and inspect equipment in between product changeovers.
Provide direction and support to fill room team members to include how to flatten pouches before they enter into the spiral freezer.
Adhere to plant GMPs and safety guidelines.