1st Wexxar Operator

Description: The Wexxar Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining Wexxar case erectors and sealers to ensure efficient and accurate packaging of food products. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production flow and ensuring product quality and packaging standards are met.

Work Environment: This job operates in a food production and warehouse setting. The floor surface is concrete. The noise level is moderate with no vibration. Material movement takes place throughout the facility.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work on their feet, while using tools to perform repetitive actions
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate bagging equipment.
• Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity.
• The ability to stand and walk for an entirety of a shift.

Competencies:

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates understanding of Wexxar machinery and performs machine setup, adjustments and troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
• Quality Assurance: Maintains high standards for packaging accuracy and product integrity while being able to identify and address packaging defects or inconsistencies verifying everything follows GMP, HACCP, and company-specific quality protocols.
• Safety Awareness: Adheres to all workplace safety regulations and food standards. Recognizing and reporting potential hazards or unsafe conditions while utilizing PPE appropriately.
• Attention to Detail: Monitors Wexxar performance and packaging output accuracy and ensuring correct case labeling, sealing and product orientation based on the customer standards.
• Problem Solving: Diagnoses and resolves minor equipment malfunctions. Escalates complex issues and continuously looks for ways to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintain all GMP and Food Safety rules at all times.
• Be the example in following GMPs, OSHA Safety, and all other procedures.
• Take appropriate corrective measures to reduce and eliminate quality issues in a timely fashion.
• Keep management informed of any errors or issues in the mixing process.
• Set up, operate, and monitor Wexxar case erectors and sealers.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on Wexxar equipment.
• Ensure proper case forming, sealing, and labeling according to production specifications.
• Inspect packaging for quality assurance and report any defects or inconsistencies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with line workers, machine operators, and supervisors to meet daily production goals.
• Follow all safety protocols and report any unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions.
• Follows Company, GMP and Safety policies to ensure compliance with the HACCP program, AIB and other regulatory requirements.
• Follows all food safety principles and legal requirements.
• Verifies code dates, sealing, product weight, and product appearance, is within specified parameters and conform to clients’ expectations.
• Verifies equipment is in good working condition; communicates to management any deficiencies noted.
• Performs visual inspection of product ensuring quality is acceptable.
• May assist in the training of new personnel.
• Coordinate with packing/stacking team for break relief
• Integrity in accuracy in documentation
• Handles NetSuite documentation and completions.
• Follow OSHA Safety Regulation and Safety Rules.
• Report safety concerns to management or Safety Committee
• Responsible for moving finished pallets from stacking area to Forklift pick up area
• Other duties as assigned by plant management.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/ GED preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing and equipment operations (food manufacturing experience preferred)
• Speak, read, and write in English