Packaging Machine Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Lubbock, TX

26d•$22

About The Position

This Packaging Machine Operator position can make up to $22.20 an hour General Purpose: Run and maintain packaging equipment, which includes labelers, scales, conveyors, casers, stackers, coders, and other related packaging items, safely and efficiently in relation to material usage documentation, product waste, sealing, coding, and weight control.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
Able to effectively work in a team environment
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
Able to use company computer systems
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to follow directions
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

Order packaging material (paper, poly, cartons) from storage as needed
Visually inspect boxes, cartons, and other packaged materials for printing defects
Ensure proper sizing of product containers
Load packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages
Observe operation of equipment and perform necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met
Perform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as needed
Communicate any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or deviations from specifications to Production Supervisor, maintenance, or other operators verbally and/or in writing
Inspect packaging, coding, and seals to verify conformance to specifications, and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced
Working knowledge and experience with wrapper operations; watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent cost downtime due to handler error
Ensure machine is supplied with correct material needed to run and complete logbooks as required
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's
Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required