Packaging Technician 2nd Shift

Crown Bakeries • North Sioux City, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY:
Our Packaging Technician is responsible for packaging and overseeing a range of products as they complete their travel through the line.

Requirements

• Have received a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be flexible with schedule, including start times and weekend work.
• Willing to acquire a wide variety of skills to assist the surrounding team and fully understand the processes.
• Drive for Results, Process Management, Integrity & Trust, Conflict Management, and Time Management.
• Able to problem solve, learn on the fly, process and technical learning, and quality decision.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Work in a noisy environment for length of shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reach above shoulder height.
• Able to bend, twist, stand, climb stairs/ladders, push/pull, and walk for the length of shift.

Responsibilities

• Complete various tasks daily such as adjusting code dater, adjust tape machining, maintaining clean areas, loading trays on conveyor.
• Load and adjust packaging into machine according to product.
• Assist in line startup, start over, and changeover procedure.
• Work with technology to input specifications and monitor machine functions.
• Ensure enough materials are staged for product being produced.
• Ensure the correct amount of product is in bag and/or case to control quantity.
• Remove out of spec product/materials to control quality.
• Maintain optimum flow of product to keep product off floor.
• Make sure that inedible waste is separated and discard into proper trash containers.
• Proficient at routine preventative maintenance as well as changeovers.
• Adheres to production schedules, ensures production orders are met for finished goods inventories, minimizing waste to ensure conformance to safety and quality standards.
• Removes all out-of-spec product from the line and notifies Production Supervisor of all non-conforming product or processes on the line.
• Ensure a safe operation, complying with the corporate accident prevention program, and following safe work practices.
• Attends monthly required safety meetings when applicable.
• Informs Management for maintenance and repair of packaging equipment, and for machine parts and manufacturing supplies. Recommends improvements in machinery and equipment and in manufacturing methods.
• Ensures company standard practices and procedures are followed.
• Maintains and reports production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies and labor utilization to management and/or related tracking programs.
• Participates in weekly GMP, sanitation, and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects any identified deficiencies.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed or directed by Production Supervisor and Manager, to support Crown Bakeries' business objectives.
• Follow all GMP's, Food Defense and quality policies.
• Ensures all GMP and all food hygiene and safety standards are in compliance.
• Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector, screen or magnet deviancies', glass breakage, and pest harborage.

What This Job Offers

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