1st Shift Bagger Operator

Description: Work on an automated bagger machine that "bags" and packages the finished product. Control to start/stop the machine, troubleshoot minor issues (bag jams, labeling mistakes, etc.), loading the machine with film to package products.

**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:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Able to lift 50 lbs., carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to position boxes, bags and equipment.
• Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Ability to stand and walk for an entirety of a shift.

Competencies:

• Machine Operation: Ability to set up, operate, and maintain bagging equipment.
• Quality Control: Inspect product packaging to ensure compliance with specifications while maintaining records of production and machine performance ensuring all items are correctly labeled and coded.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve machine jams and malfunctions while quickly adapting to changes and issues that arise during the packaging process.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety regulations and protocols.
• Communication: Ability to read and understand written instructions and communicate effectively and collaborating with team members to ensure smooth operations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Following GMPs, OSHA Safety, and all other company procedures.

• Proficiency with vertical form and seal baggers

• Check every bag that is being handled for requirements mandated from the customer.

• Keep a clean and sanitary working environment

• Inform Kitchen Operators when packaging issues arise

• Check paperwork to ensure accuracy for shift, bagger and line.

• Comprehensive in the practices, procedures and techniques involved in food manufacturing

• Uses proper lifting techniques

• Comprehensive in general mathematic calculations

• Keep the line clean throughout shift when possible and during downtime

• Communicate with the machine operators to ensure accurate counts and plan for changeovers

• Communicate with Hilo driver to ensure accurate counts of product and restock of packaging

• Stack cases and/or displays on the correct pallets, with the correct number of cases, properly labeled, stacked, and wrapped neatly

• Assist with cleaning during changeovers and end of the week cleans

• Communicate with the Machine Operators to ensure accurate counts.

• Participate in monthly Safety training courses.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred