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Job Title: Bagger Operator
Location: Gainesville, GA
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Normal Work Schedule: The typical working hours vary depending on the schedule offered, with a 30-minute lunch.
Overview of Company
John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.
Job Summary
The Bagger Operator is responsible for the operation and performance of automated packaging machines on their assigned shift. This role ensures that finished products are accurately and efficiently bagged or wrapped following quality and safety standards. The operator works closely with the Maintenance and Pack Out teams to perform machine changeovers, monitor product weights, complete required documentation to accurately calculate run time, efficiencies, and cases produced, follow product specifications, inspect equipment to ensure it is clean, and report any equipment issues.
Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Required)

Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate and troubleshoot machinery, strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing documentation, basic math and reading skills, excellent attendance, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the willingness to work overtime, including weekends, as needed.

• Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience operating packaging or food processing equipment, familiarity with GMP, experience with metal detection or x-ray inspection systems, and food safety compliance, strong focus, time management, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs; these duties are considered marginal.
Work Environment
The Bagger Operator job takes place on the production floor, which involves a fast-paced setting, being exposed to food products while performing tasks, requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, exposure to cold temperature zones (40 F - 45 F), food ingredients, packaging materials, and moderate noise levels. This job requires the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and quick problem-solving. Always wearing PPE is required to follow the company's Safety and Food Safety Polices.
Physical Demands
The position requires regular standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs for long periods (8+ hours), and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) Use their hands for tasks, reach with their arms, communicate verbally, and be able to operate and monitor machinery for prolonged periods. Close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following:

• Vacation
• Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Telemedicine
• Onsite Clinic - Tyler and Valley
• Free annual health screening
• STD and LTD
• Life insurance

John Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.
John Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.