Packaging Operator - BCV - Nights (N1)

Byrne Branding • Cortland, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Operator is responsible for completing assigned production duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Packaging Operator does this by performing all required operating procedures, running, and troubleshooting production equipment. The Packaging Operator completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of extended shelf life (ESL) dairy related products.

Requirements

• Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
• Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
• Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals, and your role in achieving each of them.
• Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
• Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
• Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.
• Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.
• Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager.
• Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

Nice To Haves

• GED or High School Diploma is preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the area of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and cleaning all assigned equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Clears any jam-ups and restore production line operation.
• As required, set up, operate, and clean the following equipment: bailer, trash compactor and foamer, while completing all required documentation.
• Performs product quality control checks on an ongoing basis.
• Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.
• Responsible for complying with GMP’s, SOP’s, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
• Aids and supports all areas in the production facility as assigned by supervisor/lead and begins to train and build competence on key areas in production such as fillers, forklifts, and production lines.
• Responsible for gaining competence online circuits and learning proper hookups are made in the facility.
• Covers breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.
• Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerning their supervisor/lead.
• Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
• Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
• Responsible for ensuring direct reports assigned duties and responsibilities are covered during planned and unplanned absence from work, including acting as a backup as necessary.
• Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices.
• Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments.

Benefits

• The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Byrne, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $20.50 to $27.00.

What This Job Offers

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