3730 Packing Machine Operator -Dayshift/DC Production
About The Position
Operates controls for packing machinery to ensure a steady flow of bottles and product throughout the machine to achieve the correct bottle fill. The chief responsibility is to ensure all bottles leaving the packing machine have the maximum amount of product in them. This role involves inspecting packing machinery for cleanliness, operating control panels for various components like the flume separator and conveyors, and ensuring jars are filled properly and remain upright. The operator must also handle procedures for broken jars, stop operations if foreign objects are detected, and maintain records of machine operation, item packed, jar size, breakage, and downtime. The position requires adherence to safety rules and company policies, and may involve performing duties of a Packer/Laborer occasionally. Participation in training and meetings is also expected.
Requirements
- Ability to read and write in English required.
- Required math skills are addition and subtraction.
Nice To Haves
- High school plus additional training preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspects packing machine for cleanliness.
- Operates control panel for flume separator, conveyor which fills packing machine, packing machine which fills jars on line with product, and all related conveyors.
- Inspects incoming jars for inferior or broken glass.
- Stops entire operation if a jar breaks to contact supervisor for broken jar procedures.
- Removes jars 10 feet on either side of a broken jar before restarting operation.
- Determines that conveyor belts do not overload, that jars are filled properly and that jars remain upright.
- Uses tools to unclog vibration pan when needed.
- Notifies supervisor of any machinery breakdown.
- Stops operation if a foreign object is seen in product and contacts Supervisor for further instructions.
- Notes and records information on machine operated, item packed and jar size, jar breakage, and machine down time.
- Follows safety rules and company policies.
- May perform duties of Packer/Laborer upon occasion.
- Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
- Receives written and verbal instructions on the above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
