Packaging & Filler Machine Technician - First Shift

DECOPAC INC.•Fife, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Function: Set up, operate, or tend machines to fill, seal and label finished products. Change over equipment, run required bottle sizes and ensure through-put and quality to meet customer specifications. Responsibilities and Duties: This information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Team member may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must demonstrate good visual acuity to distinguish between details and colors.
Demonstrate good organization skills to collect and assemble ingredients, coordinate timetables and schedule work assignments with co-workers. Will also need to organize and maintain product files.
Must be able to give and receive accurate verbal instructions to follow directions on production lists, mixing sheets, color cards and product labels.
Written communications to make entries on production lists, mixing sheets and ink worksheets.
Accurate computation skills to measure ingredients using scales. Will be required to calculate ingredient amounts and estimate quantities as needed.
Good problem-solving skills to determine appropriate action for resolution.
Able to work with a team
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stoop, pull, push twist, bend and reach.
Must also be able to maintain balance when lifting and demonstrate manual dexterity when making adjustments to machines.

Responsibilities

Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to customer standards.
Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product.
Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor
Secure finished packaged items by taping
Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, ink, or labels
Maintain a clean, orderly work environment adhering to all food safety and industrial safety standards
Verify correct packaging components finished products to meet customer specifications
Observes personal hygiene required of the food service industry
Cleans all equipment as soon as practically possible
Keeps equipment in its designated space
Cleans mixing room including floors, doors, and pipes
Stock and Prepare Packaging needed for Finished Products
Record the lot number of packaging on the lot tracking log
Remove finished product from product line
Package and prepare finished product for order picking