Poly Operator
McCain Foods USA•Easton, ME
•$23•Onsite
About The Position
The Packaging Equipment Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting packaging machinery to ensure efficient production and high-quality output. This role plays a key part in ensuring that finished products are properly sealed, coded, and meet safety and quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Mechanical aptitude; experience with industrial equipment is an asset
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and procedures
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, percentages, ratios)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical issues
- Willingness to work onsite in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 lbs regularly (up to 60 lbs occasionally)
- Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills
- Completion of Operator Training Program certification (required)
- Basic familiarity or willingness to learn touch screen computer systems
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain packaging equipment, including case packers, tapers, conveyors, and metal detectors
- Ensure bags and cases are properly sealed and coded according to specifications
- Conduct routine quality checks and accurately record results on operator check sheets
- Troubleshoot equipment issues by observing performance and diagnosing mechanical problems
- Repair and replace defective parts using hand tools and test equipment performance after adjustments
- Perform daily cleaning, sanitation, and lubrication of machinery
- Follow Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures before performing maintenance work
- Support Lean Manufacturing (McCain Competitive Edge) initiatives across Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD)
- Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and reporting hazards
- Support production demands through flexibility in scheduling, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
Benefits
- health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
- retirement savings benefits
- leave support, including medical, family and bereavement
- vacation and holidays
- company-supported volunteering time
- mental health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
