packaging operator

Alphia•Pawnee City, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain quality and operate packaging equipment and perform all packaging activities associated with assigned line. This role involves packaging products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers, labeling and stacking them on pallets. The operator will maintain product and packaging quality through visual inspection and ensure all components meet quality standards. Responsibilities include participating in equipment clean-up, maintaining the FIFO program, setting up, operating, and troubleshooting packaging equipment, and performing QA duties such as data entry, monitoring HACCP, assisting with product changeovers, collecting samples, and performing verification checks. The role also requires accurate paperwork completion, proficiency in Alphia Business Systems, proactive troubleshooting, performing operator-level preventive maintenance, and collaborating with maintenance and supervisors on line improvements. Additionally, the operator will be responsible for training and cross-training other personnel. Adherence to designated work areas, personal safety, maintaining a clean work area, following GMPs, JSAs, and SOPs, and reporting any food safety or quality concerns are critical.

Requirements

Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages.
Basic computer skills.
Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in written form, and via radio.
Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
Ability to obtain Alphia Lock Out / Tag Out certification.
Ability to obtain Alphia forklift certification.
Ability to multi-task.
High school diploma and/or GED.
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers; label and stack on pallets.
Stack bags of product weighing up to 50# from between waist and shoulder height to a pallet between knee and shoulder height.
Maintain product and packaging quality through visually inspecting finished product.
Ensure product, bags, wraps, seals, boxes, and pallets meet quality standards.
Participates in full facility equipment clean-up between runs, as directed.
Accountable for maintaining and sustaining FIFO program.
Set up, operate, and perform basic trouble shooting of packaging equipment, to include but no limited to: Bemis 1, Bemis 2, Parsons, Jem lines , Palletizers, forklifts, stretch wrappers, scales, metal detectors, belts, control panels, labelers, coders, case erectors, trash compactors.
Perform QA duties as necessary, to include but not limited to: Enter data collected from routine checks into IQS software. Know and monitor HACCP compliance in-Process. Assist with product changeover, cleaning, and sanitation; perform inspections before product start-up. Collect finished product samples for product release testing. Perform verification checks of metal detectors and magnets in area of responsibility as specified in Quality Checkpoints. Immediately communicate Quality concerns to Packaging Lead or Supervisor. Participate in the 1st article of inspection to ensure food safety and quality.
Complete required paperwork accurately and completely, including simple production reports.
Anticipate technical problems and (when appropriate) proactively troubleshoot and make technical adjustments and/or notify Maintenance.
Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Work with Maintenance and Supervisor to identify potential line improvements.
Responsible for technical training/coaching and cross training other plant personnel and new hires.
Acknowledge and adhere to the requirement to work only in job-specific designated area.
Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area and leaving a clean and organized work area for the following shift.
Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s), as well as following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality.