Packaging Machine Operator

Shearer's Foods•Brewster, OH

About The Position

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for operating, changing over, and maintaining the efficiency and quality of 3–5 packaging machines. The role includes setting up and operating packaging equipment, following recipes and work procedures, monitoring and adjusting production variables, conducting product quality tests, and collecting data. Operators respond to direction from quality assurance and management and communicate changes and plans to nearby team members and supervisors. Computer-based tasks and verifications must be completed at specified times during each shift. The position requires dedication, dependability, a willingness to learn, leadership, teamwork, troubleshooting, and effective time management. Operators must be prepared to multitask, prioritize work, complete changeovers within allotted times, and plan breaks around production activity. The job involves exposure to allergens, chemicals, equipment, and temperature extremes, as well as use of hand tools. Shifts are 12 hours, days or nights. Training pay is $21.01 per hour for day shift and $21.01 per hour plus a $3 night-shift differential. The stated pay range is $21.01–$24.01 per hour.

Requirements

Dedication, dependability, and willingness to learn.
Ability to work well with others and follow company policies and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate respect, teamwork, and giving back.
Troubleshooting ability, including working through problems to identify root causes involving mechanical and automation equipment.
Basic computer skills for production tasks and routine verifications.
Effective time management and ability to prioritize and multitask.
Flexibility during the training period and availability for pre-shift meetings when applicable.
Ability to work weekends and overtime when needed.
Ability to move, twist, or lift up to 60 pounds and team-lift 75 pounds.
Required close, distance, and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to remain on one’s feet for 12 or more hours, keep up with a fast, repetitive pace, and perform repetitive lifting.
Ability to work around allergens, chemicals, equipment, and temperature extremes.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years of machine operator or maintenance apprentice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Run, change over, and maintain the efficiency and quality of 3–5 packaging machines.
Set up and operate packaging equipment according to precise recipes and work procedures.
Monitor and adjust production variables.
Perform product quality tests and collect production data.
Complete required computer tasks and verifications at specified times throughout the shift.
Communicate changes and plans to team members in the immediate area and to supervision.
Respond to direction from quality assurance and management personnel.
Troubleshoot mechanical and automation equipment issues, identify root causes, and address problems.
Complete changeovers within the allotted time and plan breaks around lulls in production.
Follow company policies and procedures and demonstrate the company’s core values.
Work weekends and overtime when needed.