Packaging Operator (Nights)

Alphia•Woodland, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Operators are responsible for packaging product, warehousing, food safety, quality control, and sanitation. This role involves operating packaging equipment, maintaining supplies, printing labels, tracking production, and ensuring product quality and safety standards are met. The position also requires adherence to occupational safety protocols and involves various physical demands.

Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
Position requires lifting, bending, crawling, kneeling, standing for long periods, reaching, walking, and climbing ladders
Trained on forklift or pallet jack operation

Responsibilities

Operate packaging equipment including packaging machines, scales, sealers, metal detector, palletizer, and code dater (including setup, changeovers, and standard operations)
Start and stop equipment
Replenish packaging supplies (stretch wrap, banding, sheeting, boxes, etc.)
Print labels and track production
Empty finished product bins
Re-palletize product
Move pallets using forklift or pallet jack (as trained)
Load pallets into palletizer
Perform basic operational maintenance on equipment
Follow work instructions and SOPs
Perform various duties in multiple departments as directed
Perform net weight checks
Verify packaging seal integrity
Monitor packaging quality
Inspect finished product
Take QC samples
Report quality issues
Follow company cGMP program
Perform sanitation procedures
Conduct HACCP-related checks (water activity, moisture)
Report food safety issues
Follow company safety protocols and procedures
Report safety risks