PRODUCTION BAGGER OPERATOR bei Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta Company

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Bagger Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining bagging equipment to ensure products are packaged accurately, safely, and in compliance with company quality standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining production efficiency and product integrity throughout the packaging process.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates and monitors bagging machines, ensuring correct weight, seal integrity, and labeling.
• Conducts start-up checks and daily inspections of baggers, conveyors, scales, and other related equipment.
• Follows GMP manufacturing and QA protocols with minimal guidance from supervisor.
• Ensures packaging materials (film, labels, cases, totes) are available and properly set up before and during runs.
• Monitors product quality, including weight checks, seals, and coding, and reports any deviations immediately.
• Completes all required production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Performs minor adjustments and changeovers on bagging equipment as needed.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, breakdowns, or downtime issues to the Line Leader or Operations Supervisor.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the packaging area, following 5S and safety guidelines.
• Assists with training of new operators as needed.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with fellow team members and other departments.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested by the Operations Supervisor.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good organizational skills and an ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously required
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams
• Demonstrates ability to consistently meet proposed objective timelines
• Excellent communication skills 

• Flexibility to work on weekends and overtime  
• Must have basic math and computer skills.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• Must exhibit professionalism and maturity and display desire to succeed, be self-motivated and proactive required

• Working knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, SSOP, GMP’s, LOTO and other guidelines
• High School Diploma / GED preferred

*Job Descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills or efforts. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the position involves and what is required to perform it. Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta Company reserves the right to change, modify or add to the essential elements of any position at any time.