Food Packaging Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17-$21 DOQ

Description

WOW Baking Company is looking for a qualified Food Packaging Machine Operator to join our team. The packaging department is responsible for packaging, labeling, and casing finished product for retail and wholesale sales.

• Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K Package
• Pay Range $17-$21 DOE
• This position will work 8 : 30am-700pm, Monday through Thursday. WOW enjoys three day weekends!
• Part time shifts also available
• This is an active role where you will be working on a machine and on your feet all day, in an environment that is not climate controlled and is noisy most of the time.
• Working safely is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors the production line for personal safety, product quality, and asset efficiency
• Operates case erector, packaging, sealing, and palletizing equipment
• Operates filling, sealing, and labeling of product
• Removes or shifts materials and / or finished products to facilitate proper flow
• Removes defected materials and product from the line
• Conducts standard product inspections
• Performs basic troubleshooting and minor repairs to ensure production equipment runs efficiently
• Ensures package and product quality at work station(s)
• Performs preventative maintenance as assigned
• Operates all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
• Cleans equipment and area before, during, and after shift
• Communicates clearly to shift lead and maintenance to prevent production slowdowns, maintain a safe working environment, and escalation of quality issues
• Keeps daily records of downtime and machine operations
• Maintains a positive attitude and work ethic to promote a healthy working environment
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

• High school / GED or higher education
• Previous manufacturing experience in food and / or beverage industry preferred
• Experience using bakery depositors, flow wrapper machines, and bag filler machines desirable.
• Able to lift, carry, push / pull cases weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly over long periods of time
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Able to walk or stand most of the time during the shift and may include stooping, crawling, and crouching over / under conveyors and equipment.

In this position you will be twisting and bending regularly.

WOW is an SQF Certified facility and as such, maintains strict GMP requirements. The following must be followed at all times when on the production floor :

• Associates must wear non-slip shoes;
• Shorts, tank tops and muscle shirts are not allowed at any time;
• Hair and facial hair must be covered at all times;
• Pants must cover legs;
• Clothing must be free of tears, frays, holes and embellishments;
• No jewelry, with the exception of wedding rings, is allowed on the production floor. This includes but is not limited to;

earrings, bracelets, watches, fashion rings, facial piercing, etc.