Packaging Machine Operator

Job Title

 

Packaging Machine Operator 

Position Location

 

 Fellsmere, FL

 

Pay/hours for position

 

 $19-$20/ hr

6 AM-2:30 PM OR 2 PM- 11 PM 6-7 days per week

Requirements of position

 

 •         EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE – High School Diploma (or equivalent) with basic math skills and good penmanship.  Previous experience in a packing house or other food processing work environment is preferred. 

•          COMMUNICATION SKILL LEVEL – Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with supervisors and managers in multiple departments. Being bilingual is a plus but not required. 

•          COMPUTER SKILLS – Must have basic computer skills  

•          CERTIFICATIONS and/or LICENSES REQUIRED – Forklift Certification

•          MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED – Smock, Gloves, Hair/Beard Net, Protective Sleeves, Boxes and Pallet Jack.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 

•          Must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, squat, pull, push and lift and carry 50lbs constantly. 

•          Must have sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to safely operate equipment.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

•          Must be able to work in a constant cold environment of 32 to 40 degrees.

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities of position

 

 •         This position is responsible for operating scales, baggers and associated belts and conveyors used in the packaging of “ready to eat” leafy greens for food service and retail packs. 

•          Additionally, this person will ensure the equipment is kept and maintained in a clean, working order. 

•          Must also be able to perform basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. 

•          Must be able to perform minor maintenance on the equipment and must immediately alert maintenance to any issues requiring more advanced knowledge.  

•          Must understand how to adjust equipment to perform adequately with different commodities and different SKUs. 

•          This position will also be responsible for an accounting of all film, bagger ribbon and other supplies used during the shift.

•          This position is also responsible for ensuring all coding on bags, boxes and labels is correct. 

•          Must follow all food safety, sanitation, and quality requirements and report any food safety concerns immediately.

•          The packaging operator must assure the equipment is properly set up to achieve daily production goals. 

•          Be willing to assist with any other duties as assigned by the Packaging Room Supervisor. 

•          Complies with all company policies, including food safety, workplace safety, quality assurance, sanitation, attendance, and harassment free workplace policies.