Packing Operator

fgf brands•Lebanon, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Team Leader and/or Line Leader, the Packaging Operator is responsible for operating all the equipment in packaging. The Packaging Operator will work closely and provide backup as needed to the Team Leader and/or Line Leader to ensure the packaging line produces a consistent product in a timely manner that meets all standards. The Team Member will support your Team Leader and/or Line Leader by demonstrating and practicing teamwork every day and respecting all your fellow Team Members.

Requirements

Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable)
Internal candidates must have worked at FGF as a General Labor in Production/Sanitation for minimum 6 months
External candidates must have worked as machine operator for minimum 1 year
Accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to detect the presence of a quality issue
Good communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to operate a manual pump truck /electric walkie in a safe and efficient manner and perform daily inspection.
Physically capable of performing the demands of the role, including frequently lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to move from one task to another with minimal distraction
Comfortable working in cold, warm, or humid environments, and flexible to work days, afternoons, nights, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Assists the team leader and/or Line Leader in fostering an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among Team Members
Provides training as required to ensure an effective and efficient team
Verify the use of appropriate packaging materials as per the batch sheet.
Set up, operate, troubleshoot & perform change-overs on all the packaging equipment (Flow Wraps, Baggers, Schubert’s, metal detectors, case labelers, date coders, clamshell labelers etc.) to ensure accuracy and consistency with respect to post-bake specifications.
Ensure that all the team members follow VQS (visual quality standards).
Cleans up the area during and after the shift is over.
Perform return-to-stock activities and return all packaging materials upon completion of production runs and after each changeover.
Accurately complete all required production documentation in real time and promptly escalate any deviations to the appropriate leadership.
Where applicable, proficient in using RF guns to perform all inventory-related transactions, ensuring compliance with SAP/OMS procedures and protocols.
Correctly stack pallets using the palletizer and operate it safely and consistently.
Ensures a safe working environment is maintained by enforcing Company standards.
Ensures all processes comply with GMP regulations while actively maintaining high standards of product quality and safety throughout production.
Ensure proper segregation and disposal of food, plastic, and paper waste to support environmental sustainability and compliance with waste management policies.
Reports any concerns and findings to production leaders to ensure timely resolution and uphold manufacturing quality and safety standards.
May be required to perform general team member duties or take on additional responsibilities as assigned.