Packaging Operator

North Freeze Dry • Little Falls, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating packaging process & machinery in accordance with operational manuals and quality criteria. The Packaging Operator is responsible for the operation, efficiency, and quality of the entire packaging line. This role involves loading recipes, operating various packaging equipment, finalizing paperwork, utilizing the ERP system, and maintaining a food-safe environment. The position also supports other lines and process functions as necessary, and may require forklift operation. The role also emphasizes executing company values, promoting a positive environment, providing back-up support, and being available for overtime.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow proper food safety, quality and workplace safety procedures and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Mechanically inclined, drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role.
• Ability to adapt and accommodate change.

Nice To Haves

• (2+) Years working experience in a manufacturing/production facility preferred
• Forklift certification and experience or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Produces the required quantity of batched recipes within established specifications and tolerances and according to production plan.
• Inspects dry ingredient materials and other raw materials, as well as in process materials as necessary ensuring compliance with function, quality, and recipe specifications.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected/discarded materials.
• Perform pre-operational equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, and process inspections.
• Perform quality and sanitation functions per Quality Program and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Report maintenance and quality opportunities with shift supervisors and/or managers.
• Interface with plant ERP system to assure inventory control, lot traceability, and tracking.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area.
• Responsible for the operation, efficiency, and quality of entire packaging line.
• Load recipes per production schedule
• Operate all equipment associated with packaging process which includes, but not limited to, combo unloading, conveyor/scale, transfer system, bagger, case filling, case labeling, palletization.
• Finalize any paperwork during shift in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Utilize ERP System for moving in-process materials and products into and out of inventory.
• Follow all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintain a food-safe, sanitary environment.
• Support other lines, as necessary.
• Operate forklift as necessary.
• Support other process functions as necessary.
• Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV’s) at all times.
• Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.
• Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary.
• Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in/call-back basis, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including employees, child(ren), spouse and family coverage.
• Ancillary benefits include Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4%.
• Paid Time Off accruing on your first day and Paid Personal Days.
• 7 Company Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED