Packaging Machine Operator - Lawrence, KS

The Hershey Company•Lawrence, KS

63d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

We are mixing up something new in Lawrence, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot’s Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot’s Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to come be a part of our team in the Lawrence, KS location.   As a Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for setting up, overseeing and maintaining the packaging machines to ensure proper quality and packaging of the finished product. This includes housekeeping, assisting other operators and Supervisors to run the department efficiently and effectively, and completing sanitation duties. Assist in troubleshooting, training, and basic maintenance tasks.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and metric to SAE conversions – mm to inches, grams to ounces
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form
Have a clear understanding of how to safely operate packaging machinery
Computer and software knowledge, including the ability to do data entry and use a tablet.

Responsibilities

Ensure all bags are running correct weights
Ensure all bags are in registration, both in cutoff and side to side registration
Ensure all bags are code-dated properly with both price and date legible and in proper position on face of bag
Ensure bags are sealed properly on both the back seal and the end seal
Ensure bag appearance is acceptable
Add/remove air from bags and ensure proper air fill
Change knife blades
Change bag speed in packaging machines and weighers and ensure running rates based on lead label
Keep machines clean and area under and around the machine clean and help sweep packing area
Weigh defected film, record defect and place film in defective area provided
Keep in feeds, dispersion table, scales, etc, free from buildup
Perform hourly metal detector checks as required.
Report any metal detector findings, false activations, or other concerns to management immediately and help with investigation
Ensure all checks are completed- using a tablet for data entry and record keeping (film verifications, sanitation and 5S paperwork, etc.)
Complete all required trainings.
Communicate with all team members, including bakers, leads, packers, PMO’s, QC, PC, maintenance, and supervisors
All other duties as assigned by Supervisor