Packaging Associate/Machine Operator

Unilever•Independence, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Associate/Machine Operator operates packaging machines, including Bartelt, SN, and Jones machines and peripheral fillers, and may operate two machines simultaneously. The role is responsible for maintaining pouch quality and production quantity in accordance with Quality Assurance requirements and Packaging Production Standards. Work includes conducting weight and quality checks, adjusting machine controls and performing mechanical adjustments, clearing jams, loading packaging materials, retrieving changeover information using a computer, reporting malfunctions, and updating line KPI information. This is a direct-hire, full-time position at the Independence, Missouri facility. Available schedules are 12-hour day or night shifts on rotating patterns: A shift works Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday; B shift works Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday; C shift follows the A pattern overnight; and D shift follows the B pattern overnight. The stated pay rate is $25.48 per hour, with an additional $0.50–$1.00 shift differential for C/D assignments. Pay periods are weekly.

Requirements

At least two years of recent, continuous employment in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Flexibility to work off-shifts, 12-hour day or night shifts, overtime, and weekends.
Employment is subject to verification of prescreening tests, which may include drug screening, a physical, and background checks.

Responsibilities

Operate Bartelt, SN, and Jones machines, including peripheral fillers; may operate two machines simultaneously and monitor for malfunctions.
Maintain pouch quality and quantity according to Quality Assurance requirements and Packaging Production Standards.
Perform weight and quality checks every 15 minutes or hourly, depending on the line, to ensure ingredient fills meet standards.
Check ingredient and total pouch weights and adjust controls as needed to meet standards.
Clear machine jams as required.
Perform mechanical adjustments on packaging lines.
Retrieve packaging materials from the forward pick area and load them onto the machine.
Use a computer to retrieve changeover information and settings.
Report mechanical or electrical machine malfunctions to a mechanic, electrician, or supervisor.
Update related line KPI information and graphs as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
401(k) matching.
Unilever Employee Share Plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid leaves.
Monthly bonus payouts.
Uniforms and personal protective equipment provided.
$750 employee referral bonus payments.
Safety shoe subsidy.
Prescription safety glasses discount.
Onsite company store where employees can purchase Unilever products at a discount.
Career advancement opportunities.