Packaging Operator 1

The Neil Jones Food Company•Firebaugh, CA

4h•$0 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Neil Jones Food Company is seeking a seasonal Packaging Operator I to operate and troubleshoot case former/palletizing equipment. This role ensures the integrity of boxes and the quality of stacked pallets. The operator will monitor fiber, glue, slip sheets, dust cover sheets, and corner boards to produce square, clean pallets ready for stretch wrapping. Additionally, this position is responsible for programming codes into and monitoring the Marsh case printer to ensure accurate, clean, and clear codes are being printed at the TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA. This is a seasonal position supporting the fresh pack season, typically from June to October.

Requirements

Skills and knowledge in the operation of case-making/palletizing equipment.
High School diploma, GED, or at least one year of relevant experience and/or a combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to clearly communicate shift pass-down with the oncoming operator.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, work extended hours, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.

Responsibilities

Inspects for proper function and does not modify, bypass, or otherwise circumvent all safety features on machinery and reports any safety hazards to Pouch Supervisor.
Pull one retained sample per hour (or additional samples if requested) for Quality Assurance purposes.
Ensure the integrity of the box quality, packing arrangement, and printed information is maintained.
Ensure that all pouches pass through the metal detector before packing the product.
Performs hourly checks on Safeline metal detector (CCP) and ensures its proper operation.