Production Operator

Job Title:

Operator I / Packager

Department:

Operations

Reports to:

Production Manager

Revision Date: February 2021

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Position Summary:

A key member of the Operations team. Provides final stage packaging, weighing, sealing, and stacking of product. Responsible for ensuring packaged products meet compliance factors and are neatly stacked according to standard operating procedures. Requires lifting and moving up to 60 pounds on a regular and ongoing basis.

Responsibilities / Duties:

Operating multiple unit operations and equipment

Assist engineers with set-up and implementation of new and existing processes

Work with Production Management to identify process improvements

Responsible for scale calibration and understanding proper documentation standards.

Place packaging material (bags, boxes, etc.) correctly on or underneath feeder assembly to accept the product

Remove product from feeder assembly and sets on a scale to weigh the package

Weigh the package and add or subtract material to achieve the proper weight

Move the package to the heat sealer (or applicable device) to seal the package

Move the sealed package to the metal detector and run to ensure no metal is present

Document the package is of the correct weight and did not detect any metal

Stack or place the product per standard operating procedures, generally on pallets

Coordinate with other team members to move pallets once full and have new pallets started

Coordinate with team members for employee break and meal times to ensure the system is continually operating smoothly and without shutdowns

Job Qualifications:

Experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment preferred

High School Diploma or GED preferred