Packaging Machine Operator - Foods

PepsiCo•Frankfort, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate packaging lines for PepsiCo food products, performing quality checks to ensure products are properly dated, sealed, and packed. The role is based in Frankfort, Indiana, and pays $32.17 per hour. Work schedules are Sunday–Thursday, Monday–Friday, Tuesday–Saturday, or Thursday–Monday, with a 3:00 PM start and an 11:30 PM end time. The position includes hands-on and classroom on-the-job training and takes place in a fast-paced, high-energy environment involving lifting, bending, and moving product throughout the shift. Full-time team members receive competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow a long-term career at PepsiCo.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Be mechanically inclined and able to think mechanically.
At least one year of machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment is identified as a good indicator for the hiring team.
Have basic math skills and be able to read and write in English.
Be able to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to stand and walk for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plant.
Work weekends, holidays, and off shift.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate multiple packaging machines, ensuring accurate code dates and weights and that products are placed in appropriate bags.
Check that products are dated and sealed while minimizing waste.
Maintain a clean and safe work area for all product.
Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines, such as cleaning or changing knives and blades, pull-belts, tape machines, or rollers.
Wear protective gear when using chemicals to clean and sanitize lines during product changeovers.
Inspect conveyors and scales before line start-ups and changeovers.
Troubleshoot commonplace problems and make operational adjustments.