Packaging Line Operator
About The Position
Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment and related machinery (fillers, sealers, x-ray systems, metal detectors, scales, coders, etc.). Make equipment adjustments as needed to ensure products and packaging meet required specifications. Perform consistent, accurate quality checks (visual bag inspections, seal-integrity checks, coding verification, weight checks) throughout production. Complete Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), production records, and quality documentation in real time following Good Documentation Practices. Continuously monitor equipment and product flow to identify and address faults, errors, or slowdowns. Act quickly to identify and address equipment issues or slowdowns. Report any/all production concerns to Production Supervisor or Lead promptly for resolution. Follow all food-safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (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 all other duties as assigned by leadership.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience in food manufacturing, with understanding/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 in an environment with 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
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and operate tools, equipment and packaging materials
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment and related machinery
- Make equipment adjustments as needed to ensure products and packaging meet required specifications
- Perform consistent, accurate quality checks
- Complete Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), production records, and quality documentation in real time
- Continuously monitor equipment and product flow to identify and address faults, errors, or slowdowns
- Act quickly to identify and address equipment issues or slowdowns
- Report any/all production concerns to Production Supervisor or Lead promptly for resolution
- Follow all food-safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (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 all other duties as assigned by leadership
Benefits
- PTO Package with Carryover Option
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable Family Coverage)
- HSA with Company Contributions
- Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with strong 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
