Description

Our Packaging Technician is responsible for overseeing and adjusting packaging for a range of products to maintain the customer's specifications. The Packaging Technician is responsible for providing assistance in duties related to keeping the line running smoothly until the product leaves the line. 

Responsibilities:

• Complete various tasks daily such as adjusting code dater, adjust tape machining, maintaining clean areas, loading trays on conveyor.
• Load and adjust packaging into machine according to product.
• Assist in line startup, start over, and changeover procedure.
• Work with technology to input specifications and monitor machine functions.
• Ensure enough materials are staged for product being produced.
• Ensure the correct amount of product is in bag and/or case to control quantity.
• Remove out of spec product/materials to control quality.
• Maintain optimum flow of product to keep product off floor.
• Make sure that inedible waste is separated and discard into proper trash containers.
• Proficient at routine preventative maintenance as well as changeovers.
• Adheres to production schedules, ensures production orders are met for finished goods inventories, minimizing waste to ensure conformance to safety and quality standards.
• Removes all out-of-spec product from the line and notifies Production Supervisor of all non-conforming product or processes on the line.
• Ensure a safe operation, complying with the corporate accident prevention program, and following safe work practices. 
• Attends monthly required safety meetings when applicable. 
• Informs Management for maintenance and repair of packaging equipment, and for machine parts and manufacturing supplies. Recommends improvements in machinery and equipment and in manufacturing methods.
• Ensures company standard practices and procedures are followed.
• Maintains and reports production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies and labor utilization to management and/or related tracking programs.
• Participates in weekly GMP, sanitation, and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects any identified deficiencies. 
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed or directed by Production Supervisor and Manager, to support Crown Bakeries' business objectives.

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Follow all GMP's, Food Defense and quality policies.
• Ensures all GMP and all food hygiene and safety standards are in compliance.
• Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector, screen or magnet deviancies', glass breakage, and pest harborage.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Have received a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be flexible with schedule, including start times and weekend work.
• Willing to acquire a wide variety of skills to assist the surrounding team and fully understand the processes.
• Drive for Results, Process Management, Integrity & Trust, Conflict Management, and Time Management.
• Able to problem solve, learn on the fly, process and technical learning, and quality decision.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.

Work Environment:

• Work in a noisy environment for length of shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reach above shoulder height.
• Able to bend, twist, stand, climb stairs/ladders, push/pull, and walk for the length of shift.