Packing Machine Operator for Wise Foods

Wise Snacks • Berwick, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for setting up and operating assigned packaging machines and statistical weighers, in order to pack the best number of quality packages of product. This role ensures accurate code dates and weights, that the correct product is put into correct bags, and that each bag is properly coded, dated and sealed with a minimum amount of wasted product and supplies. The operator is also responsible for ensuring the product remains clean and that assigned machines and the area are kept clean and safe. Basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines, including cleaning and changing parts, is also a key function. Cleaning and sanitizing lines during product changeovers and inspecting conveyors and scales prior to line start-up and changeovers are required. The role may involve using chemicals and protective gear for cleaning and may require performing other duties as needed. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

• Experience operating and setting-up and/or basic repairs or trouble-shooting high-speed PLC controlled equipment, or high-speed packaging equipment or process machinery, including bagging machine operation, carton line operation, tote or bulk fill operation, packing and related duties.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English, and to follow verbal & written instruction lists, production sheets, procedure manuals , and safety rules.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and do basic math problems.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate multiple packaging machines to ensure accurate code dates and weights and that the correct product is put into correct bags.
• Ensure that each bag is properly coded, dated and sealed with a minimum amount of wasted product and supplies.
• Responsible for ensuring that the product to be packed remains clean.
• Keeps assigned machines and area clean and safe.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines, to include cleaning and changing knives/blades, pull-belts, tape machines, and rollers.
• Clean and sanitize lines during changeovers from one product to another.
• Responsible for inspection of conveyors and scales prior to line start-up and changeovers.
• Will be required to clean using chemicals and protective gear.
• May perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed