Labeler - Machine Operator - First Shift

The Machine Operator is responsible for the continuous flow of sauce packaging systems in a fast-paced work environment. You will clean, set-up, allocate materials, load labels, and operate the labeling and shrink machines efficiently and safely while always maintaining quality and production standards.

• Good understanding of labeling and shrink application equipment
• Acquire and load materials needed for specific scheduled jobs (labels and shrink bands)
• Responsible for adherence to Quality Assurance processes and procedures related to Food Defense, HACCP, and Allergens.
• Understand all safety training and requirements to ensure all related policies and procedures are being followed.
• Maintain quality and production standards while operating equipment
• Possess overall knowledge and understanding of the entire production line
• Inspect bottles - cap, fill level, shrink, inkjet for proper placement of labels
• Responsible for completion of all required paperwork
• Prepares machine for startup and shutdown procedures on a daily basis and follows set production schedule
• Performs operator adjustments, quality checks, and repairs to machine as needed
• Ensures cleanliness of machine and surrounding area
• Communicates with others as needed for successful completion of work
• Prepares samples for quality assurance verification
• Maintains logs for inventory as needed
• Perform other related duties as required
• Adheres to Plant Good Manufacturing Practices and supports food safety objectives.

Minimum:

• Ability to read and write
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to climb over/under conveyors
• Ability to understand test results and record findings
• Ability to lift 15-20lbs repeatedly during a 10-hour shift
• Ability to measure defined quantities of needed materials
• Ability to multi task and operate two labelers at once

Preferred:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years in a food manufacturing plant
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite and Google products

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand constantly
• Walk Frequently
• Handle materials occasionally
• Reach outward frequently
• Reach above shoulder occasionally
• Squat or kneel occasionally
• Bend occasionally
• Climb over/under conveyors frequently
• Climb up/down on a ladder frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to work in multiple climates and work environments. Proper safety equipment will be provided, but the employee may be required to work in, but not limited to, these conditions: dirt, heat, freezer, smoke/steam, noise, vibration, grease/oil, fumes, dust/shavings, and wet environments; variable temperatures of both heat and cold.