Packaging Operator-Green Shift-Days

JOB PURPOSE

• Maintain quality and operate packaging equipmentand perform all packaging activities associated with
• assigned line.

DESCRIPTION OFESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers; label and stack on pallets

• o Stack bags of product weighing up to 50# from between waist and shoulder height to a pallet
• between knee and shoulder height.
• •Maintainproduct and packaging quality through visually inspecting finished product.

• Ensure product, bags, wraps, seals, boxes, and pallets meet quality standards.

•Participatesin full facility equipment clean-up between runs, as directed.

• Accountable formaintainingand sustaining FIFOprogram.
• Set up, operate, and perform basic trouble shooting of packaging equipment, to include but no limited to:

• o Bemis 1, Bemis 2, Parsons,Jem lines, Palletizers, forklifts, stretch wrappers, scales, metal detectors,
• belts, control panels, labelers, coders, case erectors, trash compactors.

• Perform QA duties as necessary,to includebut not limited to:

• o Enter data collected from routine checks into IQS software.
• o Know and monitor HACCP compliance in-Process.
• o Assistwith product changeover, cleaning, and sanitation; perform inspectionsrequiredbefore
• product start-up.
• o Collectfinished product samples for product release testing.
• o Performverification checks of metal detectors and magnets in area of responsibility as specified in
• Quality Checkpoints.
• o Immediately communicate Quality concerns to Packaging Lead or Supervisor.
• o Participateinthe 1starticle of inspection to ensure food safety and quality.

• Must complete required paperwork accurately and completely, including simple production reports.

• •Proficiencyin Alphia Business Systems (i.e., JDE, IQS,etc.) as it applies to the position.
• •Anticipatetechnical problems and (whenappropriate)proactively troubleshoot and make technical
• adjustments and/or notify Maintenance.

• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Work with Maintenance and Supervisor toidentifypotential line improvements.
• Responsible for technical training/coaching and crosstrainingother plant personnel and new hires.
• Acknowledge and adhere to the requirement to work only injob-specific designated area.
• Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance.
• Responsible formaintaininga clean and organized work area and leaving a clean and organized work area

for the following shift.

• Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s), as well

as following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

• Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect

food safety and/or quality

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in written form, and via radio.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• Ability to obtain Alphia Lock Out / Tag Out certification.
• Ability to obtain Alphia forklift certification.
• Ability to multi-task.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.