Packaging Associate/Machine Operator

Unilever•Independence, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Knorr believes that wholesome, nutritious food should be accessible and affordable to all. That’s why we’re on a journey to ensure all Americans can eat healthy meals they feel good about by creating high-quality products, offering simple chef-developed recipes, or supporting organizations and initiatives that provide access to healthy foods, Knorr remains committed to its long history of making good food available to everyone. At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years recent and continuous employment in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Must have strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
Must be able to read, write and understand English
Must be able to lift-up to 50 lbs.
Must be flexible to work off-shift, to include 12-hour night/day shift, overtime and weekends.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, physical and background check.

Responsibilities

Operates Bartelt, SN & Jones machine(s) including peripheral fillers, (may operate two machines simultaneously) keeping watch for any malfunctions.
Is responsible for maintaining quality and quantity of pouches as set by Quality Assurance and by Packaging Production Standards.
Performs weight and quality checks every 15 minutes or hour depending on the line to ensure ingredient fills are maintained within standards.
Checks ingredient and total pouch weights and adjusts the controls as required to ensure adherence to standards
Clear jams on machine as required.
Performs certain mechanical adjustments on Packaging lines.
Retrieve packaging material from forward pick area within the room and loads onto machine
Uses computer to retrieve changeover information and settings.
Reports machine malfunction (mechanical/electrical) to mechanic, electrician or supervisor.
Updates all related Line KPI information and graphs as required.