Operator Helper Packaging (12 Hour Days) $19.35/Hr
About The Position
The Machine Operator Helper assists the Packaging Machine Operator with operating packaging machinery in a food processing facility. The role supports efficient packaging in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including machine setup and monitoring, material handling, product inspection, packaging, and line changeovers. The position requires work on rotating shifts, including weekends, and involves physically demanding tasks and exposure to hot, dusty conditions and moving mechanical parts. Starting pay is $19.35 per hour, increasing to $20.10 per hour upon successful completion of training and skills validation.
Requirements
- Recent and consistent job history in an environment comparable to manufacturing, including repetitive, physically demanding work and/or work around machines or equipment.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and compose simple instructions, policies, procedures, and correspondence in English or Spanish.
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems with minimal direction; organize and prioritize multiple tasks; and apply analytical, quantitative, communication, problem-solving, and technical skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with the Machine Operator, leadership team, and coworkers.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods and use stairs consistently throughout the shift.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and shoulder movements.
- Ability to drive a powered industrial vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Forklift certification.
- SQF training.
- LOTO training.
- Ability to use D365 (Microsoft) and Redzone (Apple) software.
- Ability to creatively apply experience and common sense to processes.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Packaging Machine Operator in setting up and adjusting packaging machines.
- Load work-in-process and packaging materials into machines and replenish materials and supplies as needed.
- Monitor machine operation and detect and correct issues such as jams or malfunctions.
- Support minor machine repairs or adjustments as directed.
- Pack products into cases and/or stack cases onto pallets.
- Serve as backup to the Machine Operator during breaks.
- Use the inventory management system to consume and move materials while maintaining inventory accuracy and safe material consumption.
- Inspect packaged products for quality; open and rework packages that do not meet standards.
- Keep work areas clean and organized to maintain a safe working environment.
- Assist the Machine Operator with completing and documenting line changeovers, following protocols for safe equipment disassembly, sanitation, and reassembly.
- Follow Safety and Food Safety/Quality policies and procedures, report incidents to the Supervisor, and participate in root cause analyses (RCAs).
- Identify potential Safety and Food Safety/Quality risks and resolve them or report them to the Supervisor.
- Complete assigned company training before the target due date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
