Bagger Operator

Description:

Work an automated bagger machine that "bags" and packages the finished product. Control to start/stop the machine, troubleshoot minor issues (bag jams, labeling mistakes, etc), loading the machine with film to package product.

Pay: $21-$24 per hour based on experience

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Education and Experience: High School Diploma/ GED preferred

Work Hours:

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:20 PM

Work Environment: This job operates in a food production and warehouse setting. The floor surface is concrete. The noise level is moderate with no vibration. Material movement takes place throughout the facility.

Core 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 Kitchen 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
• 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
• Stack cases and/or displays on the correct pallets, with the correct number of cases, properly labeled, stacked, and wrapped neatly

• 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 up to 50 lbs, 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.