OPERATOR REPAK

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Job Title: Repak Operator

FLSA Status: Hourly

Department: Operations

SUMMARY: Repak Operator sets up and operates the Repak machine including assembly and disassembly of the equipment. Responsible for the overall operation, feeding product, adjusting settings, checks and inspects operation and performing minor repairs. Recognizes equipment and product problems and notifies supervisor. Operators support the development of health, safety, and environmental protection programs.

Essential Duties And Reponsibilities

• Be on the workstation ready to work and on time.
• Remove tarps from the Repak’s.
• Place mats in designated areas.
• Always assure trash bags on trash cans.
• Set up and program Repak equipment.
• Set up bell mark date.
• Set up Matrix Labeler
• Wipe off any water on machinery.
• Sort through leftover product from day before
• Change forming molds and film as needed.
• Check any rejections.
• Perform routine inspections (packages, equipment, and bell mark date)
• Provide all necessary supplies to employees.
• Provide proper training to employees in their area.
• Produce special labels and pack orders.
• Use safety blades properly.
• Follow the safety procedures (LOTO)
• Must be able to distinguish and troubleshoot a general machine malfunction and know when Maintenance needs to be notified.
• Report equipment issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Knowledge of customer specification.
• Ability to prepare machine for Sanitation.
• Work weekends and flexible hours as required.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment in compliance with GMP and safety policies.
• Maintain an uncluttered and neat work area, remove all waste and trash out of the production area through assigned shift.
  
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None

OTHER DUTIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: None

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Bi-lingual a plus

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school education or up to one-month related experience or training

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Function / Amount of Time

• Stand: Over 2/3
• Walk: Over 2/3
• Sit: None
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Over 2/3
• Reach with hands and arms: Over 2/3
• Climb or balance: None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: None
  
  

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted as reflected below

Function / Amount of Time

• Up to 10 pounds: Over 2/3
• Up to 25 pounds: 1/3 - 2/3
• Up to 50 pounds: Under 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds: 1/3
  
  

Work Environment

Cold Temperature: <40 F Cooler <0 F Freezer

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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