Packaging Operator

• OB TITLE : Packaging Operator DATE : April 2021
• REPORTS TO: Packaging Lead ; Shift Supervisor CLASSIFICATION : Non - Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Packaging LOCATION: Baxter Springs, KS

JOB PURPOSE

• O perate packaging equipment and perform all packaging activities associated with assigned line while maintaining high
• product quality .

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Package p roducts 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

• Maintain product and packaging quality through visua lly inspecting finished product
• Ensure product, bags, wraps, seals, boxes, labels, and pallets meet quality standards
• Participates in full facility equipment clean - up between runs, as directed
• Accountable for maintaining and sustaining FIFO program
• Set up, operate , and perform basic trouble shooting of packaging equipment, to include but no limited to:

• o Parson Eagle scales , p alletizers, for klifts, stretch wrappers , metal detectors, conveyors, check - weighers ,
• control panels, labelers, coders, case erectors, trash compactors

• Perform QA duties as necessary, to include but not limited to:

• o Know and monitor HACCP compliance in - Process
• o Assist with product changeover, cleaning and sanitation; perform inspections required before product start - up
• o Collect finished product samples for product release testing
• o Perform verification checks of metal detectors and magnets in area of responsibility as specified in Quality

Checkpoints

• o Immediately communicate Qua lity concerns to Packaging Lead or Supervisor
• o Participate in 1 st article of inspection to ensure food safety and quality

• Must complete required paperw ork accurately and completely , including simple production reports.
• Proficiency in C. J. Foods Business Systems (i.e. JDE, IQS, etc) as it applies to the position
• Anticipate technical problems and (when appropriate) proactively troubleshoot and make technical adjustments and/or

notify Maintenance

• Perform operator - level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Work with Maintenance and Supervisor to identify potential line improvements
• Responsible for technical training/coaching and cross training other plant personnel and new hires
• Acknowledge and adhere to the requirement to work only in job - specific designated area
• Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area, and leaving a clean and organized work area for the

following shift

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

following Standard Operating Pro cedures (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.

• Safely operate forklift (must obtain C.J. Foods certification)
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).

• H igh school d iploma and/or GED required
• Experience in a manufacturing en vironment preferred

04/16/2021

• 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 C.J. Foods Lock Out / Tag Out certification
• Ability to obtain C.J. Foods forklift certification
• A bility to multi - task
• Model behaviors that supports CJF Company values of Safety, People, Courage, Team, Speed

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
• essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform th e essential function. The phrases
• “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 25% of work ing time, “regularly” means between 26
• and 75% of working time, and “frequently” means 76% and more of working time.)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to
• place. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use foot/feet to operate machine, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl or
• reach above shoulders. The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or touch .
• The employee must exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and /
• or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly . Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
• vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: ( The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
• essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform th e essential functions).
• The em ployee may be frequently exposed to allergens and/or airborne particles in th e production area. Production
• employees are exposed to temperatures ranging from 0 to 100 degrees, depending on the season and workstation, and may
• be working near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur.
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud while production equipment is running.
• Personal Protection Equipment (including, but not limited to, boots, gloves, safety glasses, and/or face shields) is required
• during various proc esses in the production area . E ar plugs and bump caps are required at all times in the prod uction area.
• The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described
• and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupatio
• Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.