Packaging Operator (Night Shift, $23.75 Hourly Starting Pay (Shift Premium Included))

This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 6:45 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment and machinery; Perform troubleshooting and predictive maintenance inspections, as well as minor repairs as needed; Maintain working area as clean (free of floor debris), organized, and free of standing water; Closely monitor packaging quality, make necessary adjustments and communicate changes; Keep detailed records and document changes made to the machine during the shift; Perform set-up activities such as mechanical assembly as well as loading of packaging materials, such as caps, corrugate and inner cartons; Responsible for detailed cleaning activities in all packaging equipment as well as other areas of the plant on a regular basis; Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime; Maintain levels of glue, lubrication, ink and other consumables as needed; Maintain proper levels of consumables in correct locations in work area; Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings; Able to identify Critical Control Points (CCP); Follow Good Lab Practices and safety SOPs regarding proper labeling and use of chemicals; Provide limited work direction to Case Stackers; Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures; Separate liquid product waste from packaging waste and properly dispose of; Work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens; Stop any observed unsafe acts, and obey facility safety rules and procedures; Correct or report any observed safety hazards; Support safety policies and programs

Requirements

Ability to safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment and machinery; Demonstrate attention to detail in work; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience; Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues; Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as rates and ratios; Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information; Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships

Nice to have

High School Diploma or GED preferred; Minimum one (1) year of experience running a production/packaging line preferred; Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred; Ability to be forklift and pallet jack certified; Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified

Benefits

Pay starts at $22.75 an hour; $1 night shift premium; $1 weekend premium; All benefits start day 1 of employment; 8% company 401k match; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one with an additional employer contribution toward retirement every year; Incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met; Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one; Childcare assistance up to $5,000 annually; Wellness Incentive and Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA); Tuition reimbursement; Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one; Partners Helping Partners support program