Packaging Operator - 3rd Shift only
About The Position
A packaging operator is a professional who works in manufacturing or industrial settings, operating and monitoring machinery to produce goods. They are responsible for setting up, adjusting, maintaining, and troubleshooting the equipment to ensure efficient and safe production and must have the ability to work in a safe manner, follow safety guidelines. This role requires understanding and following Food Safety policies, the ability to read and understand recipes, troubleshoot process-related issues, use digital scales, and mix doughs according to recipe. The operator must also follow FIFO, ensure mix lot number and documentation accuracy, and clean/refill ingredient bins. They must be able to work in a standing position for the entire shift, climb steps and ladders, and monitor/assist with upstream/downstream equipment. Cleaning mixers and work areas, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and observing plant safety, GMP, and allergen procedures are also key responsibilities. The role is responsible for manufacturing, distributing, and maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP, and SQF requirements. Immediate reporting of all food safety and quality issues to a supervisor is required, along with following supervisor directives and supporting the shift team as needed. Training will take place on either 1st or 2nd shift for the first two months, transitioning to 3rd shift in January 2027. Third shift hours are generally from 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, starting Monday night.
Requirements
- Must be able to communicate with others as well as management
- Must understand FDA guidelines and company policies.
- Mathematical skills
Responsibilities
- Understand and follow Food Safety policies.
- Must be willing to work flexible schedules and work in other departments including weekends and holidays
- Ability to read and understand recipes.
- Ability to troubleshoot process related issues within the boundaries of the recipe
- Ability to use digital scales and have a working knowledge of scale functions.
- Ability to mix doughs according to recipe. Have a working knowledge of the mixer, using the time and batch recipe system
- Follow FIFO (First in First Out), Mix lot number and documentation accuracy.
- Clean & Refill ingredient bins and label the bins with the correct lot number.
- Ability to work in a standing position for entire shift and climb steps and ladders.
- Monitors and assists with equipment upstream/downstream to ensure continuous operation.
- Ability to clean mixers, work areas properly during and after production runs or changeovers
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
- Observe all plant safety, GMP and allergen procedures and attend appropriate training sessions
- Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP and SQF requirements
- Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to your supervisor
- Follow supervisor’s directives and be able to support the shift team as needed
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
- 401k Plan
- Short term disability available
- Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
