DIRECT HIRE - Packaging Line Operator
About The Position
The Packaging Line Operator sets up, operates, and maintains packaging equipment and related machinery, including fillers, sealers, x-ray systems, metal detectors, scales, and coders. The operator makes equipment adjustments to ensure products and packaging meet specifications and monitors equipment and product flow to identify and address faults, errors, and slowdowns. The role includes performing accurate quality checks throughout production, completing Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), production records, and quality documentation in real time according to Good Documentation Practices, and promptly reporting production concerns to the Production Supervisor or Lead. The operator follows food-safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety procedures, and sanitation standards, while maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary work area. Overtime or weekend work may be needed to support team operations; other duties may be assigned by leadership.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience in food manufacturing.
- Understanding or knowledge of food-safety and quality programs, including GMPs, handwashing, allergen controls, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention.
- Ability to perform basic shop math.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work around food allergens, dry powder, dust, and wet conditions.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as required by production or business needs.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 10 hours in a shift.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely work from a mezzanine workstation or scissor lift up to 20 feet high.
- Frequent use of hands to operate controls, tools, equipment, and packaging materials.
- Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment and related machinery, including fillers, sealers, x-ray systems, metal detectors, scales, and coders.
- Adjust equipment as needed to ensure products and packaging meet required specifications.
- Perform visual bag inspections, seal-integrity checks, coding verification, and weight checks throughout production.
- Complete Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), production records, and quality documentation in real time following Good Documentation Practices.
- Monitor equipment and product flow to identify and address faults, errors, or slowdowns.
- Promptly report production concerns to the Production Supervisor or Lead for resolution.
- Follow food-safety requirements, GMPs, safety procedures, and sanitation standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
- Support team operations through overtime or weekend work when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Benefits
- PTO package with carryover option
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including affordable family coverage
- HSA with company contributions
- Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
