Packaging Machine Operator (2nd Shift)-Sensible

The Hain Celestial Group•West Hempfield Township, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Machine Operator ensures that specification product is packaged in a safe, sanitary, and timely manner. This role involves supervising packers, operating the packing machine, and packing products according to schedule and specifications. The position is for the 2nd shift.

Requirements

Minimum six months experience in a Production capacity or related role in a manufacturing environment.
High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral instructions.
Ability to make simple math calculations and measurements.
Ability to use basic tools and make simple mechanical adjustments.
Willingness to work in a hot, humid, and noisy environment.
Willingness to work independently with minimum instructions.
Willingness to work some weekends and overtime as needed.
Ability to read and speak basic English.
Adhere to all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Procedures.
Maintain records and communicate and correct out of control conditions.
Read and understand basic flow charts.
Wear all required protective equipment.
Obey all food and human safety rules and regulations.
Comply with all company policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-start safety and sanitation inspections per instructions and record results.
Set up and start various conveyor belts and machinery.
Select and properly thread packaging film into vertical form and fill machine.
Assure that packaging machine is at proper settings and speeds and document.
Assure that product weigh scales are in proper order and document.
Assure proper code dates are on the package and document.
Make mechanical adjustments to the machine to obtain proper parameters.
Conduct various quality control checks per instruction and document.
Identify and isolate out of specification finished goods.
Write work orders for broken or unacceptable conditions.
Keep work area neat and clean and perform preliminary clean-up of equipment at shutdown.
Supervise packers and help to assign their duties.
Train packers on packing policies, specifications, and procedures.
Follow GMP's, Food Safety Policies, and Procedure.
Other miscellaneous duties such as helping the team and assisting where needed.