Machine Operator 4

• Safely set up and operate packaging machines to ensure product is bagged in correct packaging with correct coding
• Use computer-controlled equipment to select position and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines
• Ensure all company quality specifications are met on final packaged product
• Inspect and monitor packaged products
• Communicate issues with packaging equipment or product quality to shift Team Leader or Manager
• Retrieve daily paperwork from Production office and check schedule
• Retrieve correct film tubes from warehouse and install into Hayssen machine
• Make adjustments to programming for proper codes, seals, alignment of bag and weights
• Periodically inspect bags and make adjustments if needed
• Communicate with relief person any situations that may impact production
• Call maintenance if needed
• Report all problems to Team Lead and/or QA
• Follow all safety guidelines
• Direct packers on assigned line
• Ensure all preliminary machine set ups and line adjustments are made prior to scheduled start up
• Set machine controls/adjustments in accordance with company standards
• Monitor packing equipment
• Record packaging reports
• Ensure all codes are correct on packaging materials
• Ensure proper stacking and placement of finished cases on pallets
• Transport completed pallets to freezer
• Oversee training of new temporary workers
• Perform work within Company quality standards and governmental regulatory standards
• Understand Company quality standards for product defects
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP)
• Practice 5s and clean as you go
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent required
• Experience in standard operating procedures in a food manufacturing plant is helpful
• Good English communication skills (reading, writing and verbal) are essential to interface with co-workers, Team Leaders and Managers
• Must be willing to work together with co-workers as part of a team
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision

Experience in standard operating procedures in a food manufacturing plant is helpful

Regular pay increases at 3, 6, and 12 months provided attendance and performance are in good standing