Packaging Operator

Description

• Reads and comprehends production schedules, work orders, manuals, and performance specifications, to establish proper operation of the equipment.
• Assist other operators, maintenance, or production personnel in other production duties as needed.
• Document quality control, production and/or maintenance issues on respective reporting forms during operation of the line.
• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• Communicate in a manner that supports production- confers with managers, technicians, production personnel, and other operators regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform with other staff operating the line, as a team collectively work to achieve established production rates.
• Obey the established housekeeping rules and maintain an organized work area clean of obstacles, debris and loose material.
• Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition. Support quality, housekeeping and sanitation standards as well as assuring customer satisfaction
• Responsible for set-up, operation, and adjustment of the primary and/or secondary packaging equipment.
• Supports Sofidel America’s Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary and hygienically sound workplace.
• Perform routine inspection of condition of the equipment and report to the Supervisor or the Maintenance department unusual equipment or operating problems.

Requirements

• Ability to use computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual production equipment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or six (6) to twelve (12) months experience manufacturing inventory and purchasing and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify nonconformance and notify Supervisor of issues.
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks as needed with strong time-management skills.
• Demonstrate ability to use tools, measuring tape, calculators, and other common metrology instruments related to the operation of the equipment.
• Ability to learn and certify in Lift and Crane operation
• SAP experience is a must.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Understand product specifications to ensure production of a quality finished product within the specification tolerances.
• Ability to work in a cross functionally across departments and in a team environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance