Packaging Machine Operator - Foods
About The Position
The Packaging Machine Operator runs packaging lines and performs quality checks to ensure products are correctly dated, sealed, weighed, and packed. The role involves setting up and operating multiple packaging machines, maintaining a clean and safe work area, inspecting equipment, performing basic preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting common operational issues. Protective gear is required when using chemicals to clean and sanitize lines during product changeovers. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role in Frankfort, Indiana. The listed schedules are Sunday–Thursday, Monday–Friday, Tuesday–Saturday, or Thursday–Monday, with a 11:00 PM start and 7:30 AM end time. On-the-job training includes hands-on and classroom instruction. The work involves being active for most of the shift, including lifting, bending, and moving product.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, and off shift.
- Be mechanically inclined and able to think mechanically.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate multiple packaging machines to ensure 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 product.
- Perform basic preventive 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 common problems and make operational adjustments.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $32.17 per hour.
- Meaningful benefits for full-time team members.
- Opportunities to grow a long-term career at PepsiCo.
- On-the-job hands-on and classroom training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
