What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) | 2nd Shift position at Fresh Express?
Packaging Machine Operator Summary
The PMO position is responsible for the operation of assigned packaging equipment while meeting and exceeding all safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
Job Essential Functions
- Ability to operate packaging machine equipment efficiently
- Ability to properly set up & breakdown packaging machines with no guidance
- Demonstrates competence in machine operator training courses
- Follows SOP's to ensure quality products are being produced
- Ability to troubleshoot and work through problems
- Is proactive in reporting problems or potential problems immediately
- Selects and verifying correct bagger and scale recipes are being used
- Completes all required documentation accurately and timely
- Follows all food safety and quality requirements
- Works safely and follows all basic safety guidelines to help prevent accidents
- Communicates well to co-workers and Supervision
- Occasionally directs others (i.e. Packers, etc)
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills and know basic math
- Be able to accurately record information on required documentation
- Be able to successfully speak, read and write English
- Be able to lift 50 pounds
- Be able to stand for duration of the shift (8 hours or more). Perform repetitive motions throughout the shift such as push/oull/lift, bend/twist, stoop.
- Be able to climb stairs or step up onto a platform several times during the shift.
- Be able to work in noisy, wet, and cold environment, approx 34 degrees
- Be able to work 6 or more consecutive days including overtime, ay shift, late nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
- High School diploma or equivalent
Other Desired Qualifications/Skills
Bilingual English/Spanish/Vietnamese
Previous experience operating flexible packaging
Other Information:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.