Packing Operator, Manufacturing/Award - $21.90 (Fri-Sun 6:30pm-7:00am)
About The Position
The Packing Operator supports manufacturing production operations by preparing workstations with products and packaging materials, rotating among packaging tasks and machinery, performing safe and efficient changeovers, and monitoring production lines. The role includes inspecting product and samples, following food safety and quality requirements, recording production or quality data, maintaining a sanitary and safe workspace, and communicating production issues. The operator is also expected to support continuous improvement and uphold company policies and workplace standards. This position is located at 2150 W Pleasant Center Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The posted hourly wage range is $21.90–$27.40, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in qualifying circumstances. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Responsibilities
- Set up workstations with required products and packaging materials.
- Rotate through tasks such as operating bagger and debagger stations, setting up and operating label machines, monitoring barcoding systems, and overseeing tray packaging machines.
- Complete changeovers safely and efficiently.
- Visually monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles.
- Perform quality inspections and verify that samples meet specifications.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety and quality system requirements.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe workspace according to company policies and procedures.
- Communicate with departments, management, and associates, and promptly report issues that could hinder production efficiency.
- Immediately report food safety or quality issues to management.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and support continuous improvement.
- Record production and/or quality data.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
- Complete assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with others; identifying priorities and deadlines; carrying out tasks; communicating progress; recommending improvements; and adapting to change and feedback.
- Help create an inclusive workplace, build trusting relationships, communicate effectively, and support and mentor teammates.
- Act with integrity, uphold ethical and compliance standards, and be accountable for personal and team actions.
- Deliver results with the customer first, make decisions based on reliable information, and consider how work affects the team and stakeholders.
- Show curiosity, resilience, openness to learning and new technologies, and support others through change.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off, including sick leave
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
