Operator Packaging Machine Trainee

Lamb Weston • Boardman, OR

3d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the team leader, the packaging operator is responsible to operate, monitor and adjust the packaging equipment in a manner consistent with production needs and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral.
• Experience driving forklift in warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred.
• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.
• Ability to perform basic math functions, required.
• Basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

• X degree in X required

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
• Monitors line-flow rates: Regular checks for proper feed of product through baggers for maximum efficiency.
• Monitors and adjusts vibrators to gain optimum bagger performance.
• Includes continuous scraping to allow for optimum product level.
• Orders packaging material (paper, poly, carton) from storage as needed.
• Monitors bagger operation: Ensures by regular checks that baggers are being fed with enough product to run efficiently.
• Notifies team leaders of problems.
• Checks bag weights and adjusts to meet Q.A. standards.
• Changes tape and wires on jaws.
• Changes paper and poly rolls.
• Checks poly codes with Q.A. and continuously monitors for accuracy.
• Monitors dyna-pack operation: a. Adjusts for different fiber. b. Adjusts chair. c. Supplies COPs with fiber. d. Adjusts bag settlers as needed to minimize breakage.
• Monitors case settler operation: a. Adjusts for different fiber. b. Monitors headspace on cases and adjusts settings accordingly (compression, time and height).
• Monitors case sealer operation: a. Adjust for different fiber. b. Monitors and adjusts glue patterns. c. Changes glue heads as needed. d. Ensures proper sanitation and operation (changes or scrapes glue head and housing continuously).
• Monitors Ink-jet coder: a. Programs proper code statement. b. Adjusts for optimum code placement and clarity on case.
• Monitors line sanitation: a. Keeps baggers clean of crumbs. b. Cleans take-away belts. c. Keeps floors clean of debris. d. Cleans run-around system. e. Insures all of packaging is clean and food safe.
• Ensures proper container sizing.
• Records packaging machinery efficiencies, downtime and fills out reports accurately and correctly.
• Responsible for insuring complete package quality of product taking regular checks of weights, seals, codes, glue patterns, etc..
• Complete CIL’s and Centerlines
• Participates in AMD Drumbeats
• Troubleshoots equipment operation: Able to identify mechanical and electrical equipment problems and take action by notifying proper personnel.
• Operates equipment with minimum waste.
• Reworks product in an expeditious manner reusing fiber when appropriate.
• Gives other employees breaks as directed by the team leader
• Instructs packaging laborers, general laborers and temporary employees where and how to work to insure efficient operation of the packaging room as directed by the team leader.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED