Label Line Equipment Operator

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company•Rochelle, IL

1d•$0 - $17

About The Position

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global producer, distributor, and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables. Del Monte Foods, its Foods Division, has a portfolio of brands including Del Monte®, Contadina®, and S&W®. The Seasonal Worker I - Label Line Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating palletizer, label, depalletizer, and casing machines in a production facility. This temporary seasonal position also requires accurate job-related reports and documentation and compliance with safety standards, GMP, and OSHA regulations.

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.
Prior experience operating production or packaging machinery.
Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Safely operate palletizer, label, depalletizer, and casing machines and their associated components.
Monitor the palletizer to ensure exiting products have the correct labels, and adjust or report mechanical problems to maintenance and management.
Check can labels to ensure they match 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 stocked 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 in accordance with housekeeping and safety standards.
Comply with OSHA regulations, GMP, and applicable safety standards.