Packaging Machine Operator (P.M.O.) Line Support – Lines 400/405
About The Position
The primary function of this role is to support production lines, specifically Lines 400/405, in producing Little Debbie Cosmic products. This position is being added to meet seasonal demand, but employees hired will remain employed after the holiday season and continue to have a role within operations. Once seasonal production demand decreases, employees will return to their Line 400 Unassigned Crew roles and support production needs across the facility as business demands require. Team members may be assigned to different production lines based on operational needs, and will be considered for permanent openings as they become available. A Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) Line Support's primary role is to receive training and become proficient in specific rated positions as assigned by their direct supervisor. Additionally, the PMO Line Support must be capable of performing entry-level tasks such as catching, monitoring, palletizing, make-up, and/or wrapper room utility, along with other duties as needed. This role also involves filling in for absentees, providing training, and assisting other team members when required.
Requirements
- Overall good work record (which includes attendance, safety, job performance, flexibility, and team behaviors)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a cohesive team environment
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Basic math skills
- Accurate measurement and conversion skills
- Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds)
- Demonstrated ability to promote continuous process improvement and LEAN principles
- Attention to detail
- Successfully complete PMO training and pass technical competencies
Nice To Haves
- Previous machine operator experience (plastic film or wrap)
- Accurate measurement and conversion skills
- Good mechanical skills and/or previous technical training
- Set-up, changeover, and troubleshooting ability
Responsibilities
- Set-up, adjust, and maintain packaging equipment for production run
- Perform required changeovers for product, code or packaging
- Enter OPM11i data timely and accurately
- Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to packaging equipment
- Disassemble/assemble and clean equipment in the entire business unit for a full shift or more
- Perform other duties including higher level jobs in the entire business unit as needed
- Train employees as needed
- Perform other duties in other areas as assigned
- Receive training and become proficient in specific rated positions
- Perform entry-level tasks such as catching, monitoring, palletizing, make-up, and/or wrapper room utility
- Fill in for absentees
- Assist other team members
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay
- Profit-sharing cash bonus program
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
- Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
- Supplemental plans, including life insurance
- Fully-paid parental leave
- Health Center and Pharmacy
- Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Credit Union
- Exercise and recreation facility
- Wellness programs with incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
