Packaging Machine Operator-Food Service Fresh- Shift 1

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC•Bakersfield, CA

64d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to the Supervisor and is a Full-Time Regular, Non-Exempt role on Shift 1. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven, reliable work history.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
Communicate effectively in English both written and verbal.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production goals.
Must attend Scale and bagger training and pass final exams
Ability to work in a fast paced and high-pressure environment
Must be able to work as a team and follow instructions
Able to use the equipment and tools used to perform the job
Obtain certification on bagging and scale machines through required training and certification program.
Complete Lock-out/Tag out Awareness Training
Ensure the efficient and safe production of high-quality products.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics to operate and maintain packaging equipment.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one-year experience in a food production or manufacturing facility operating packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment
Six months to one-year experience in a food production or manufacturing facility
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Prior experience with Triangle, Pacmac, Ishida scales® bagging machines
Experience with automated packaging equipment
Experience in the food or beverage industry
Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain packaging equipment to ensure the efficient and safe production of high-quality products
Monitor production line and make necessary adjustments to ensure that all products are packaged according to company standards
Perform routine maintenance on equipment and troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise
Maintain accurate production records and report any issues or concerns to the Production Supervisor
Work closely with the production team to ensure that all production goals are met
Minimizing film and carrot waste, Monitoring weight control, maintaining sanitation of equipment, ensuring product quality, Documentation, Following Good Manufacturing Practices and checking the metal detector and check weigher every 30 minutes.
Responsible for meeting daily schedules for the number of bags to package. On each shift, you are expected to meet your case demand schedule quotas, which are directly related to machine efficiency.
Responsible for producing quality bags. Quality bags ensure that BFF products maintain high customer appeal in both appearance and taste. Bag quality refers to the proper seals, proper code date, correct graphics, and proper registration of the bag.
Responsible for minimizing the waste of packaging material. Packaging material is known as film or roll-stock in this manual. On each shift, you thread film through your machine to make bags. Film is one of the more expensive items we buy to make a finished package. You are responsible for minimizing the waste of this material.
Responsible for monitoring the correct weight of the product and water in the bags. Government guidelines must be followed. Every bag produced by your machine must have the correct weight.
Responsible for keeping your work area orderly. You should keep your work area clean to meet sanitation guidelines. Clean and orderly work areas reduce accidents and increase quality, this also includes wiping down your bagger daily to keep it clean.
Responsible for the daily upkeep of your packaging machine. If your machine breaks down, it is your responsibility to let your supervisor know that a maintenance mechanic is needed. Bagger lubrication is all required daily.
Critical Control Points (CCP) You are responsible for helping to ensure product quality by monitoring each packaging machine’s metal detector/ X-Ray. - Foreign objects - O2 checks, leak checks, air displacement.
At direction of plant manager, change bags using proper process to stop machine, obtain and load correct bag
Maintain a clean, organized work environment and replenish supplies as needed
During the packing operation, the PMO is constantly on the alert for any of the following: Bags out of registration ▪ Code dates that are missing or smeared ▪ Code dates that are in the wrong position ▪ Bad seals ▪ Improper pillow ▪ Light or overweight bags ▪ Off-centered graphics ▪ Product in seal
There are several factors that contribute to good productivity. They include: Time management (Being on time, punctual on breaks and ready to work.) ▪ Work fitness ▪ Proper body mechanics (Using your body correctly to avoid injury.) ▪ Sequence of movement (Establishing productive habits so no task is forgotten or overlooked.) ▪ Teamwork (Helping one another so jobs can be done quickly and efficiently.)
Performed other duties as assigned