Packaging Technician II

SK FOOD GROUP•Cleveland, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a Packaging Technician I on 2nd shift to maintain, adjust and repair plant machinery to industry standards while ensuring compliance with all applicable safety, food safety and regulatory requirements. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience operating and troubleshooting with packaging and/or other mechanical machinery; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient at reading equipment operator’s manuals and diagrams.
Good understanding and ability to practice basic troubleshooting skills.
Must have fundamental knowledge of mathematics. geometry and metric system.
Proficient at using hand tools.
Must have intermediate understanding of mechanical principles.
Able to work in a fast pace production environment.
Able to set-up a finished-good product, all parameters on overwrap and printer efficiently.
Training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.
Training on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Certificate from accredited college or technical school in Mechanical studies is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the set up and operation of the machine within accepted safety practices and the allotted time frame.
Properly perform necessary setting adjustments.
Properly perform film changes and ribbon changes including changeover from one dye to another.
Ensure the products have the correct components before packing them.
Continuously check the label, seals and date placement throughout the shift to ensure that every package label and date is correct.
Fill out and sign all required documentation before each run.
Monitor equipment operation to prevent unscheduled downtime.
Communicate effectively with Production Supervisors, Production Leads and other Packaging Technicians on any situations arising during their shift.
Responsible for the coordination of complex events within a production/manufacturing machinery.
Start the shift in RedZone on assigned line.
Properly assign problem codes that cause downtime.
Understand how to send RedZone “Chats” to include photos to outline issues.
Communicate effectively with technicians to explain any machine related problems.
Perform mild equipment trouble shooting tasks with minimal supervision.
Describe the wrapping process in detail.
Perform mechanical and temperature adjustments to create ideal package.
Differentiate between mechanical and operator problems.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.