Operator Packaging Machine Trainee

• Under the direction of the production lead, Team Leader, or Packaging Technician, package finished product to specification
• Duties include hooking up, filling, and labeling supersacks in a centered position on each pallet so they correctly pass through a sizing curtain before being stored
• Coordinate with other Packers and Packaging Technicians to ensure the efficient performance of the packaging process
• Sanitation duties as required, to maintain a clean and safe work area and environment at all times
• Comply with all safety regulations and follows Good Manufacturing Practices
• Reports all accidents/injuries and unsafe conditions to Team Leader
• Maintains any logs as required
• Safely use heavy material handling equipment such as fillers or electric pallet jacks
• Load slip sheets into packaging equipment
• Perform other duties as they are assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent
• up to three months related experience or training
• or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic mathematical skills (ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals)
• Ability to retrieve data from a computer HMI (Human Machine Interface)
• Ability to multitask
• operate two fillers simultaneously
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively communicate clearly in English commensurate with the requirements of this position
• While performing the duties of this job, the packaging operator must be able to stand for extended time periods, occasionally climb on ladders or other elevated structures
• Frequent above the shoulder work, bending, kneeling, twisting and reaching
• Occasional pushing and pulling of filled supersacks using approximately 50 pounds of force
• Occasionally tandem lift up to 80 pounds
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally perform job duties in dusty conditions, with possible exposure to airborne particles that may cause minor skin and eye irritation
• Ability to work safely in close proximity to moving mechanical parts and forklifts
• Able to occasionally work in high precarious places
• Personal hygiene must meet company and government sanitation requirements
• Incumbents must abide by safety rules as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Experience in a manufacturing environment, especially food production, is helpful

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services