Packaging Machine Operator

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

THE PACKAGING OPERATOR TENDS MACHINE THAT PERFORMS ONE OR MORE PACKAGING FUNCTIONS SUCH AS MARKING, LABELING, PACKING OR WRAPPING PRODUCT BY PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING DUTIES.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL DUTIES):

• MAINTAIN MACHINERY AT HIGHEST CAPACITY TO PREVENT DOWNTIME 
• STARTS MACHINE AND OBSERVES OPERATION TO DETECT MALFUNCTIONS OF MACHINE
• STOPS MACHINE AND REPORTS MALFUNCTION TO SUPERVISOR
• MAKES MINOR ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS SUCH AS CLEAN, OIL, CHANGING SETTING GUIDES, OR CLEARING AWAY DAMAGED PRODUCT OR PACKAGES
• FULLY TRAINED IN LO&TO AND USE HAND TOOLS
• INSPECTS PACKAGES TO ENSURE PRODUCT IS PACKAGED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
• FEEDS PRODUCT TO CONVEYORS AND UNLOADS PACKAGED PRODUCT
• REPLENISHES PACKAGING SUPPLIES SUCH AS FILM, PLASTIC SHEETS, BOXES, CARTONS, GLUE, INK, OR LABELS 
• MONITORS THE PRODUCTION LINE AND EMPLOYEES COUNTING/SORTING BREAD. KEEPS AN EYE OUT FOR PILE-UPS AND JAMS. NOTIFIED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHEN NEEDED
• ENSURES PROPER ROTATION OF EMPLOYEES ON THE LINE AND DIRECTS LUNCH AND BREAKS 
• SUPPLY MATERIALS TO SPINDLES, CONVEYORS, HOPPERS, OR OTHER FEEDING DEVICES
• PERFORMS QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECKS AND DOCUMENTS RESULTS
• KEEPS THE PROCESSING LEAD AND PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR INFORMED OF ANY AND ALL DISCREPANCIES. 
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
• PROBLEM SOLVING.
• DECISION MAKING.
• CONCENTRATION.
• ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
• TEAMWORK.
• ABLE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCTION SCHEDULES.
• ABLE TO ACT QUICKLY WHEN A PROBLEM ARISES.

Requirements

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED IS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
• 1-2 YEARS OF PRIOR MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE; HIGH SPEED PACKAGING EXPERIENCE A PLUS
• A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE THAT RESULTS IN DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCY TO PERFORM THE WORK MAY BE SUBSTITUTED.
• ABILITY TO WORK AND COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT AND ADAPT TO FREQUENT CHANGES
• PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING IN MANUFACTURING OR SUPPLY-CHAIN ENVIRONMENT IS PREFERRED
• ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW BOTH WRITTEN AND VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS WITH HIGH LEVEL OF DETAIL
• SOME ANALYTICAL ABILITY REQUIRED IN ORDER TO GATHER AND INTERPRET DATA IN SITUATIONS WHERE THE PROBLEMS ARE SOMEWHAT COMPLEX IN DEALING WITH INGREDIENT FORMULATIONS. 
• INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT IS OFTEN REQUIRED. SOME DIRECT GUIDANCE IS RECEIVED FROM SUPERVISOR AND/OR FROM ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES OR INSTRUCTIONS. THE CONSEQUENCE OF ERRORS IS SIGNIFICANT IN COST IN TIME, PRODUCT LOSS OR PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCT QUALITY. 
• MUST HAVE VISUAL AND MENTAL ABILITY TO IDENTIFY VARIOUS PRODUCTS AND READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS, GAUGES AND THERMOMETERS. 
• MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM BASIC ARITHMETIC TO INCLUDE ADDING, SUBTRACTING, MULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING.

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• WILLING TO WORK 8-10-HOUR DAYS AND OVERTIME ON WEEKENDS AS NEEDED. 
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ABILITY TO LIFT 50 POUNDS, STAND AND/OR STOOP FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME, PERFORM REPETITIVE MOTIONS, AND WORK IN AN ENVIRONMENT WITH VARYING TEMPERATURES.
• WORKER SUBJECT TO INSIDE WORK, PROTECTED FROM WEATHER CONDITIONS. WORKER SUBJECTED TO COOL TEMPERATURES RANGING 45 TO 60 DEGREES. 
• WORKER IS SUBJECT TO WET / SLIPPERY FLOORS 
• WORKER SUBJECT TO NOISE SUFFICIENT TO REQUIRE HEARING PROTECTION IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
• WORKER SUBJECT TO HAZARDS SUCH AS PROXIMITY TO MOVING PARTS, ELECTRICAL CURRENT, AND MOVING OBJECTS CARRYING CONSIDERABLE WEIGHT AND FORCE. 
• CAPABLE OF WORKING IN ENVIRONMENT OF GARLIC, BUTTER, FLOUR, AND DUST. 
• WORK REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO READ, WRITE AND COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW WORK AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.  
• PERFORMS TASKS REQUIRING OCCASIONAL INDEPENDENT KNOWLEDGE IN ADDITION TO PROCEDURES OR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. 
• MUST BE CAPABLE OF UNDERSTANDING INSTRUCTIONS, ORAL AND WRITTEN, AND READING NOTICES AND WORK SCHEDULES AS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the ADA. 

EEO STATEMENT:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at JCLLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. JCLLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial or federal law.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.