2026 Label Operator
About The Position
The Label Operator operates and attends label department equipment, including labelers, scales, conveyors, casers, stackers, and coders. The role supports safe and efficient packaging by managing material use, product waste, sealing, coding, and weight control. The operator monitors equipment and product specifications, maintains label inventory and required documentation, prepares equipment for production runs and size changes, and communicates production issues to supervisors, maintenance, and coworkers. The position also supports employee training, food safety and quality programs, continuous improvement, and a clean, sanitary, and safe work area. This position operates in a fast-paced warehouse environment that is wet and cold, with temperatures maintained between 35 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Employees may be exposed to allergens, and the noise level is moderate. Required PPE must comply with OSHA regulations. The work regularly involves standing, walking, kneeling, and bending throughout the shift; employees must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, including above shoulder height. The role may require overtime and work on weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write legibly and complete paperwork.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to follow and comply with safety standards.
- Mechanical inclination.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
- Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team.
- Ability to multitask and stay organized.
- Adherence to safety requirements and required PPE use.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including drug, background, and criminal checks.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in the food and beverage industry.
Responsibilities
- Order label materials, including labels, ink, and solvent, from the warehouse as needed.
- Visually inspect boxes, cartons, and other label materials for printing defects.
- Ensure product containers are the proper size.
- Load labels and empty bottles onto machines as needed to meet production requirements and prevent line stoppages.
- Observe equipment operation and make necessary adjustments to meet product specifications.
- Perform net weight control checks and adjust equipment as needed.
- Communicate product-flow changes, equipment malfunctions, shortages, and specification deviations to the Production Supervisor, maintenance, or other operators.
- Inspect labels and coding for conformance to specifications and make necessary adjustments.
- Ensure each product is run with the correct labels and that equipment is supplied with the required labels.
- Operate labelers, monitor for jams, and thread equipment effectively to prevent downtime.
- Complete required logbooks and paperwork accurately, legibly, and on time, in accordance with SOPs.
- Prepare equipment for the next production run, including size changes as needed.
- Maintain label inventory in the label room.
- Train other employees in label operations.
- Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees, and report problems or concerns that may affect production efficiency.
- Analyze process and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput and troubleshoot issues.
- Meet applicable regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements and follow food safety and quality system requirements.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and support food safety, prerequisite programs, and food quality in the designated area.
- Report food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
- Follow required safe work practices, including lockout-tagout, PPE use, confined-space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints.
- Complete safety and quality assurance training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
