Packaging Technician I
About The Position
The Packaging Technician I operates production machinery and troubleshoots equipment as needed. The role is responsible for maintaining, adjusting, and repairing plant machinery to industry standards while complying with applicable safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements. The position requires regular, predictable attendance and has no supervisory responsibilities. The technician works in a warehouse environment, frequently near moving mechanical parts and in extreme cold, and occasionally around electrical-shock risks and wet or humid conditions. Noise is usually loud. The role includes required training on Good Manufacturing Practices and identifying food safety issues related to temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation, and line cleanliness.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Ability to read equipment manuals and diagrams.
- Understanding of and ability to practice basic troubleshooting skills.
- Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, using hands, reaching, occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to perform the role’s required vision tasks, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjusting focus.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate from an accredited college or technical school in mechanical studies.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate machinery within accepted safety practices and the allotted time frame.
- Perform necessary machine-setting adjustments.
- Perform film and ribbon changes, including changing from one dye to another.
- Ensure products have the correct components before packing.
- Continuously check labels, seals, and date placement to ensure package labels and dates are correct.
- Complete and sign all required documentation before each production run.
- Monitor equipment operation to prevent unscheduled downtime.
- Communicate situations arising during the shift to Production Supervisors, Production Leads, and other Packaging Technicians.
- Attend regularly and predictably.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
