Packaging Machine Operator (2nd Shift) - Terra at Hain Celestial

Basic Purpose:

To ensure specification product is packaged in a safe, sanitary, and timely manner. To supervise the packers, operate the packing machine, and pack products according to schedule and specifications.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Conduct pre-start safety and sanitation inspections per instructions and record results   
• Set up and start various conveyor belts and machinery   
• Select and properly thread packaging film into vertical form and fill machine   
• Assure that packaging machine is at proper settings and speeds and document    
• Assure that product weigh scales are in proper order and document    
• Assure proper code dates are on the package and document   
• Make mechanical adjustments to the machine to obtain proper parameters   
• Conduct various quality control checks per instruction and document    
• Identify and isolate out of specification finished goods   
• Write work orders for broken or unacceptable conditions   
• Keep work area neat and clean and perform preliminary clean-up of equipment at shutdown   
• Supervise packers and help to assign their duties   
• Train packers on packing policies, specifications, and procedures   
• Follow GMP's, Food Safety Policies, and Procedure 
• Other miscellaneous (helping the team, assisting where is needed)