Packaging Operator-Nights

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE:

• Maintain quality and operate packaging equipment and perform all packaging activities associated with
• assigned line.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• •Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers; label and stack on pallets
• o Stack bags of product weighing up to 50# from between waist and shoulder height to a pallet
• between knee and shoulder height.
• •Maintain product and packaging quality through visually inspecting finished product.
• •Ensure product, bags, wraps, seals, boxes, and pallets meet quality standards.
• •Participates in full facility equipment clean-up between runs, as directed.
• •Accountable for maintaining and sustaining FIFO program .
• •Set up, operate, and perform basic trouble shooting of packaging equipment, to include but no limited to:
• o Bemis 1, Bemis 2, Parsons, Jem lines , Palletizers, forklifts, stretch wrappers, scales, metal detectors,
• belts, control panels, labelers, coders, case erectors, trash compactors.
• •Perform QA duties as necessary, to include but not limited to:
• o Enter data collected from routine checks into IQS software.
• o Know and monitor HACCP compliance in-Process.
• o Assist with product changeover, cleaning, and sanitation; perform inspections required before
• product start-up.
• o Collect finished product samples for product release testing.
• o Perform verification checks of metal detectors and magnets in area of responsibility as specified in
• Quality Checkpoints.
• o Immediately communicate Quality concerns to Packaging Lead or Supervisor.
• o Participate in the 1st article of inspection to ensure food safety and quality.
• •Must complete required paperwork accurately and completely, including simple production reports.
• •Proficiency in Alphia Business Systems (i.e., JDE, IQS, etc. ) as it applies to the position.
• •Anticipate technical problems and (when appropriate) proactively troubleshoot and make technical
• adjustments and/or notify Maintenance.
• •Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• •Work with Maintenance and Supervisor to identify potential line improvements.
• •Responsible for technical training/coaching and cross training other plant personnel and new hires.
• •Acknowledge and adhere to the requirement to work only in job-specific designated area .
• •Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance.
• •Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area and leaving a clean and organized work area
• for the following shift.
• •Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s), as well
• as following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• •Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect
• food safety and/or quality

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS :

• •Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages.
• •Basic computer skills.
• •Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• •Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• •Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in written form, and via radio.
• •Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• •Ability to obtain Alphia Lock Out / Tag Out certification.
• •Ability to obtain Alphia forklift certification.
• •Ability to multi-task.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.