Packing Operator I- 1st shift - Full-time

Position Summary: The Packaging Operator is responsible for final packaging flavors (powders, spray dry, liquids, emulsions and extracts) according to directions on each batch ticket. This role is to work closely with the Batch Processors to package batches with food safety, quality, efficiency and accuracy priorities. This role may operate machinery such as mixers, spray dryers and blending tanks. Must have the ability to read labels and follow safety procedures. The role is responsible for packaging the correct finished product quantity with the correct label requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Record operational and production data on specified forms.
• Transfer materials, supplies and products between work areas using equipment and sit down fork lifts.
• Understand the impact and importance of food safety and its role in our products.
• Must be able to communicate any food safety concerns to Shift leads or Management.
• Follow SOP’s to include all of the above and sanitation of equipment after each batch.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
• Must have attention to detail and have the ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to continuously lift and pour 50lbs throughout the day.
• Must follow safety requirements and wear required PPE (safety shoes, safety glasses, face shield and respirator).
• Operation and control of equipment or systems.
• Troubleshooting skills to determine causes of any Quality in accurate mixes and make recommendations to potential fixes.
• Ability to problem solve and communicate when something is wrong and to recognize and report the problem.
• Manual Dexterity to move fingers and hands quickly in order to grasp and manipulate or assemble objects.
• Ability to see details at close range.  Control Precision to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of machines or a vehicle to exact positions.

Salary range: $15.82 - $19.78

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

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