2nd Shift -Bagger Operator

Description:

Work an automated bagger machine that "bags" and packages the finished product after it has come out of the spray dryer.

Control to start/stop the machine, troubleshoot minor issues (bag jams, labeling mistakes, etc), loading the machine with paper bags (kind of like dog food bags), and ensuring totes of product are set up to feed the machine when it is packaging.

Responsibilities:

• Following GMPs, OSHA Safety, and all other company procedures.
• Proficiency with vertical form and seal baggers
• Check every bag that is being handled for requirements mandated from the customer.
• Keep a clean and sanitary working environment
• Inform Machine Operators when packaging issues arise
• Check paperwork to ensure accuracy for shift, bagger and line.
• Comprehensive in practices, procedures and techniques involved in food manufacturing
• Uses proper lifting techniques
• Comprehensive in general mathematic calculations
• Keep the line clean throughout shift when possible and during downtime by sweeping, squeegeeing and removing farmers waste and trash on the floor
• Communicate with the machine operators to ensure accurate counts and plan for changeovers
• Communicate with Hilo driver to ensure accurate counts of product and restock of packaging corrugate
• Stack cases and/or displays on the correct pallets, with the correct number of cases, properly labeled, stacked, and wrapped neatly
• Verify that cases and pallets are labelled correctly
• Apply skid sheets to completed pallets
• Assist with cleaning during changeovers and end of the week cleans
• Communicate with the Machine Operators to ensure accurate counts.
• Participate in monthly Safety trainings

Physical Demands:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to position boxes, bags and equipment.
• Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Ability to stand and walk for an entirety of a shift.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change any time with or without notice. Additional duties may be required by management that are not included on this list.

You should be proficient in:

• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Packaging Experience
• Shop Math Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Industrial Robot (ABB, Universal Robotics)
• ERP Software
• Palletizer
• Slitter Machine
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley)
• Gear Machinery
• Conveyor Systems
• Gluer Machine
• Box Folding Machine

Salary info:

$21 - $25 / hr