Label Line Equipment Operator
About The Position
The Seasonal Worker I - Label Line Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating palletizer, label, depalletizer, and casing machines and associated components in a production facility. This temporary seasonal role ensures accurate reports and documentation while maintaining compliance with safety standards, GMP, and OSHA regulations. The operator monitors product labels, removes damaged labels and cans, adds hot melt glue as needed, and ensures the Tensor ID Vision System is operational. The role also involves removing and documenting defective cans, keeping the casing machine supplied with correctly oriented cartons, completing daily reports and system records, and performing machine changeovers, including lockout/tagout procedures. The work area must be kept clean, orderly, and compliant with housekeeping and safety requirements.
Requirements
- Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and math.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to operate palletizer, label, depalletizer, and casing machines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Compliance with OSHA, GMP, and safety standards.
- Ability to perform lockout/tagout procedures.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience operating production or packaging machinery.
- Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate palletizer, label, depalletizer, and casing machines and associated components.
- Monitor the palletizer to ensure exiting products have the correct labels; adjust equipment or report mechanical problems to maintenance and management.
- Periodically check can labels against the product being run, remove damaged labels and cans, add hot melt glue as needed, and ensure the Tensor ID Vision System is operational.
- Collect and dispose of dented, swelled, buckled, and rusted cans according to protocol, and record removed cans on the indirect labeling record.
- Keep the casing machine carton in-feed conveyor filled with correctly oriented cartons.
- Communicate with stock controllers and supervisors to ensure documentation accuracy.
- Complete and submit daily reports, pallet tags, and documentation, including Brye Tag System, Red Prairie system, and indirect label records.
- Perform machine changeovers, including lockout/tagout procedures, clearing cans and foreign materials, adjusting machine parts, and replenishing glue pots.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area according to housekeeping and safety standards.
- Comply with OSHA regulations, GMP, and applicable safety standards.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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