Operator - Bagger/Scales - Shift 2

Rich Products Corporation

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Accomplish the packaging of frozen food products made on the assigned production lines at the Brunswick facility by performing certain tasks involved in operating the baggers and meeting quality specifications and production needs. Contributes to the profitability of the company by performing tasks in a safe, efficient, quality-conscious, and cost-conscious manner and by working in a cooperative manner with his/her Team Leader and team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
1 to 2 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to follow directions
Punctual and reliable in their work attendance
Adhere to all safety and quality policies and practices
Ability to work as a team player
Ability to perform basic math functions
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

setting up all equipment so that it will run properly.
assisting maintenance mechanics with preventive maintenance of machinery and by reporting any problems with operation or suspected maintenance needs; assists with greasing bearings and performing other maintenance as mechanic requests
knowing and having the right specifications for the product being run on the line.
preparing baggers to run the correct rollstock needed for the product.
making sure that the correct materials are brought to the line; if not, notifying Forklift Driver to remove and bring the correct ones
Unstacking rollstock from the pallet, placing properly on the machine and threading it so the machine will run and seal properly; the rollstock weighs from 25 to 105 pounds, depending on the type.
ensuring the scales are prepared and calibrated correctly
assisting in the set-up and operation of other packaging equipment as requested by the Team Leader or as production needs dictate. This includes, but is not limited to cartoners, formers, tape machines, metal detectors, and check weighers.
setting the scales so the correct amount of product is weighed into each bag.
periodically checking baggers to make sure that weights and seals are maintained; notifies Production Team Leader immediately of any problems, and works with QA Auditor and Group Leader to correct problems.
sweeping debris on the floor into small piles, picking it up with a dustpan, and placing it in the proper waste container.
disposing of paper, plastic or other packaging material into the proper trash container.
pushing trash carts, waste carts, or carrying tubs of waste materials to proper disposal area.
using a low-pressure water hose to wash down the last traces of food debris down the drain, consistent with plant wastewater and sanitation policies.
using a rubber squeegee to push water off the floor toward and down floor drains.
preparing all paperwork required for quality and production records