Packaging Machine Operator - $25.49/hr

Position Summary

The Packing Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of automated packaging, palletizing, and wrapping equipment within a manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring finished products are accurately packaged, properly palletized, securely wrapped, and prepared for warehouse storage and shipment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating automated production equipment, with strong expertise in operating fully automatic palletizers, stretch wrapping systems, and material handling equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Automated Palletizing & Stretch Wrapping (Primary Responsibilities)

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot the Chantland-MHS Fully Automatic Palletizer to ensure accurate product stacking, pallet pattern formation, and efficient production flow.
• Operate and maintain the Wulftec Fully Automatic Stretch Wrapper, ensuring finished pallets are securely wrapped according to company quality and shipping standards.
• Utilize RF scanners to accurately scan finished pallets, track inventory movement, and maintain production and warehouse records.
• Perform routine inspections of palletizing and stretch wrapping equipment and identify mechanical or operational concerns.
• Clear minor equipment jams and make operational adjustments to maintain production efficiency.
• Verify pallet quality, stack integrity, labeling, and wrapping standards before moving product to warehouse staging areas.

Packaging Equipment Operation

• Operate and monitor Automatic Open Mouth Bagging Machines to ensure accurate packaging and efficient production flow.
• Operate check-weighing systems to verify package weights meet established specifications.
• Operate labeling equipment to ensure proper product identification and traceability.
• Operate shrink tunnel systems to ensure finished products meet packaging requirements.
• Monitor production lines and report equipment malfunctions, product defects, or quality concerns.

Material Handling & Warehouse Support

• Safely operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts to transport materials and finished pallets throughout the facility.
• Remove completed pallets from the palletizer and transport them to designated warehouse locations.
• Supply production lines with pallets, packaging materials, labels, and other necessary supplies.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe production and warehouse environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating automated packaging, palletizing, or manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Experience operating automatic palletizers and automated stretch wrapping equipment is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Fully Automated palletizers, Fully Automated stretch wrappers, and RF scanning systems is highly desirable.
• Forklift experience is preferred; current forklift certification is a plus but not required.
• Ability to operate automatic bagging, weighing, labeling, and packaging machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.
• Ability to accurately complete production records and equipment logs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, twist, climb ladders, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment around automated machinery, equipment noise, and varying temperatures.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled automated packaging operator with strong experience operating fully automatic palletizers, stretch wrapping systems, and RF scanning equipment. Candidates with forklift operating experience and certification are highly desirable but not required. The ideal individual is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and capable of maintaining efficient product flow from packaging through final pallet preparation and warehouse staging.

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full time

SALARY: $25.49

AVAILABILITY: Open Availability

POSITION: Packing Operator

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 2

LOCATION” Strike Force Staffing- Clifton, NJ