Packaging Operator (Night Shift, $23.75 Hourly Starting Pay (Shift Premium Included))

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

8d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 6:45 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule. The role involves safely and efficiently operating packaging equipment and machinery, performing troubleshooting and minor repairs, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and closely monitoring packaging quality. The position also requires keeping detailed records, performing set-up activities, and conducting detailed cleaning of equipment. The Packaging Operator is responsible for meeting production goals, minimizing product shrink and downtime, and maintaining levels of consumables. Active participation in shift exchanges and team meetings is expected, along with the ability to identify Critical Control Points (CCP) and follow Good Lab Practices and safety SOPs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Minimum one (1) year of experience running a production/packaging line is preferred.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to be forklift and pallet jack certified.
Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.
Demonstrate attention to detail in work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as rates and ratios.
Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
Employee must have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment and machinery.
Perform troubleshooting and predictive maintenance inspections, as well as minor repairs as needed.
Maintain working area as clean (free of floor debris), organized, and free of standing water.
Closely monitor packaging quality, make necessary adjustments and communicate changes.
Keep detailed records and document changes made to the machine during the shift.
Perform set-up activities such as mechanical assembly as well as loading of packaging materials, such as caps, corrugate and inner cartons.
Responsible for detailed cleaning activities in all packaging equipment as well as other areas of the plant on a regular basis; this can occasionally mean entire shifts of cleaning duties.
Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.
Maintain levels of glue, lubrication, ink and other consumables as needed.
Maintain proper levels of consumables in correct locations in work area.
Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
Able to identify Critical Control Points (CCP).
Follow Good Lab Practices and safety SOP’s regarding proper labeling and use of chemicals.
This position may provide limited work direction to Case Stackers.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Separate liquid product waste from packaging waste and properly dispose of.
Stop any observed unsafe acts, and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.