Manufacturing Operator V

Office•White City, OR

5d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Amy’s Kitchen is a family-owned, proudly independent organic, and vegetarian food company on a mission. As a Certified B Corporation®, our purpose is clear: to make it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. We're committed to crafting authentic, mouthwatering dishes using only the finest organic ingredients sourced with care. From farm to table, we ensure top-notch quality in every bite, making healthy eating accessible and convenient for all. At Amy’s, we're not just serving meals; we're serving up a taste of goodness, one delicious dish at a time. Schedule: Monday to Friday, will work one day every other weekend Shift: 1st Hours: 7am to 3:30am or until production is complete, M-F, occasional Saturday work Pay: $16.65/hr

Requirements

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers
Ability to print and speak simple sentences
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Able to use calculator
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

To perform the tasks on the packaging line as assigned by the Production Supervisor or Line Lead
To work and maintain appropriate performance and quality standards at all positions or work stations
To comply with the rules and regulations set forth in the Amy's Kitchen Inc. employee handbook, safety manual, and GMP booklet
To take proper precautions and use all equipment and tools safely
To notify your Line Lead or Supervisor of safety, mechanical or quality problems immediately
Perform other tasks as assigned by your supervisor
Overtime is required during peak season or based on company needs
Understand operational procedures for the machine including start-stop devices and control settings
Know correct setup procedures and adjustments for loading and unloading packaging film
Have the ability to quickly identify and remove jams to reduce the amount of downtime
Have the ability to load product into the infeed conveyor without missing compartments, and maintaining standards for line speeds
Understand and maintain safe operations of the equipment and use all safety devices
Understand operational procedures for the machine including start-stop devices and controls
Have the ability to load frozen product into cartons while maintaining established line speeds. Current minimum standard is 85 units per minute without misses or stops on most items
Inspect colors and quality of printed cartons and insure the correct carton is being used
Inspect overwrap seal for integrity and quality
Observe Overwrap Operator and Case Packer for smooth product flow and efficient line operations
Loads packaged frozen foods into cases maintaining proper line efficiencies
Removes packaged products that are missing components
Inspects cartoned products for proper gluing and correct flap alignment
Pays attention to metal detector and removes product from packaging line if metal detector alarm is activated
Erects cases to supply the Case Packer. Must be able to fold cases faster than they are consumed by the Case Packer. Minimum standard is 8 cases per minute
Reworks or corrects tabs on cartons and recycles mispackaged products
Collects underweight or checkweigher rejects
Assists Case Packer during periods of overflow
Cleans up packaging area when time permits
Assists as off during downtime when spiral is feeding the line
All workstation operations can vary depending on the line setup and packaging requirements or configurations
All positions follow the supervisor's instructions
During periods of packaging line changeover (switching packaging line setup from one product line to another). Packaging Line Workers may be assigned additional responsibilities including but not limited to:
Setup Cartoning Machine
Set up Overwrap Machine
Reconfigure line setup(move equipment)
Reset tape machine
Sweep
Clean equipment
Change coders(put old code away neatly)
Remove leftover materials to storage areas
Stage materials for next product to be packaged
Erect cases
Move product into freezer
It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy’s Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training