Packaging Machine Operator (3Rd Shift) - Terra

Basic Purpose:

To ensure specification product is packaged in a safe, sanitary, and timely manner. To supervise the packers, operate the packing machine, and pack products according to schedule and specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-start safety and sanitation inspections per instructions and record results

• Set up and start various conveyor belts and machinery

• Select and properly thread packaging film into vertical form and fill machine

• Assure that packaging machine is at proper settings and speeds and document

• Assure that product weigh scales are in proper order and document

• Assure proper code dates are on the package and document

• Make mechanical adjustments to the machine to obtain proper parameters

• Conduct various quality control checks per instruction and document

• Identify and isolate out of specification finished goods

• Write work orders for broken or unacceptable conditions

• Keep work area neat and clean and perform preliminary clean-up of equipment at shutdown

• Supervise packers and help to assign their duties

• Train packers on packing policies, specifications, and procedures

• Follow GMP's, Food Safety Policies, and Procedure

• Other miscellaneous (helping the team, assisting where is needed)