Packaging Operator

Position Overview Job Responsibilities • Follow all safety and environmental procedures and correctly utilize all safety PPE as required. • Participate in accident investigations as required. • Understand and apply customer specifications to the operation of the machine to assure finished goods comply with customer requirements. • Perform regular audits of equipment to ensure that the equipment is safe to operate including guards and safety systems. • All quality checks must be performed to published quality standards with honesty and integrity. • Inform the shift supervisor as well as appropriate management of non-conforming products. • Ensure the operating area and equipment are kept cleanly to minimize the risk of contaminants. • Run the machinery at maximum efficiency. • Ensure to set up all the equipment in the best way due to achieve the best performance. • Perform basic maintenance functions, and write work orders for items not able to be corrected. • Plan and perform change-over functions and set up equipment as necessary. • Eliminate all waste on raw materials and production activities. • Collaborate with the maintenance department and quality department. • Record productivity, and quality data on a shift basis with honesty and integrity. • Perform work functions as a team. • Guarantee the implementation and maintain a system of good practices. • Assist and advise management in specific training requirements. • Perform functions utilizing LEAN manufacturing techniques to minimize waste and optimize production. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and prior experience is preferred. • Must possess basic computer skills. • Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals. Company Benefits • Competitive Salary • Medical Benefits • PTO • Vacation • Retention Bonus • 401K • Career Advancement Work Environment Required. Job Requirements • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and prior experience is preferred. • Must possess basic computer skills. • Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals. • Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, days, nights, weekends Holidays, and overtime as needed.