Packaging Operator; Day Shift

Position: Packaging Operator (Day Shift)
Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE:

Maintain quality and operate packaging equipment and perform all packaging activities associated with
assigned line.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers; label and stack on pallets
o Stack bags of product weighing up to 50# from between waist and shoulder height to a pallet
between knee and shoulder height.

• Maintain product and packaging quality through visually inspecting finished product.

• Ensure product, bags, wraps, seals, boxes, and pallets meet quality standards.

• Participates in full facility equipment clean-up between runs, as directed.

• Accountable for maintaining and sustaining FIFO program.

• Set up, operate, and perform basic trouble shooting of packaging equipment, to include but no limited to:
o Bemis 1, Bemis 2, Parsons, Jem lines, Palletizers, forklifts, stretch wrappers, scales, metal detectors,
belts, control panels, labelers, coders, case erectors, trash compactors.

• Perform QA duties as necessary, to include but not limited to:
o Enter data collected from routine checks into IQS software.
o Know and monitor HACCP compliance in-Process.
o Assist with product changeover, cleaning, and sanitation; perform inspections required before
product start-up.
o Collect finished product samples for product release testing.
o Perform verification checks of metal detectors and magnets in area of responsibility as specified in
Quality Checkpoints.
o Immediately communicate Quality concerns to Packaging Lead or Supervisor.
o Participate in the 1st article of inspection to ensure food safety and quality.

• Must complete required paperwork accurately and completely, including simple production reports.

• Proficiency in Alphia Business Systems (i.e., JDE, IQS, etc.) as it applies to the position.

• Anticipate technical problems and (when appropriate) proactively troubleshoot and make technical
adjustments and/or notify Maintenance.

• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.

• Work with Maintenance and Supervisor to identify potential line improvements.

• Responsible for technical training/coaching and cross training other plant personnel and new hires.

• Acknowledge and adhere to the requirement to work only in job-specific designated area.

• Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance.

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area and leaving a clean and organized work area
for the following shift.

• Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA's), as well
as following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).

• Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.