Packaging Operator - Day Shift & Night Shift Job at Milk Specialties in Fond Du

* Learn and understand the basic function and operation of all packaging equipment

* Perform each and all packaging line operations

* Rotate into various line positions when required

* Ensure that packaging specifications, requirements and standards for are met

* Report quality and production issues to the supervisor

* Communicate with the operator you are relieving to gain knowledge of the present state of the equipment and production run.

* Review previous shift paperwork/labels and follow the set production schedules closely.

* Assure that we have taken all necessary samples of finished and ingredient products.

* Assist with the metal detector checks at the start of every shift as needed.

* Stage all necessities (totes, bags, pallets, skid sheets, placards, pen, marker, whirl-paks, spoons) that are needed for your shift.

* Assist in assuring that all pallets of product, after each run, are taken out of the tote room and are placarded accurately as needed.

* Make sure packaging room necessities (bags, brooms, whirl-paks, paperwork, vacuum cleaner and utensils) are stored neatly in their assigned places. (Nothing on floor).

* Maintain daily sanitation schedule.

* Monitor various aspects of the bagging system to assure it is running smoothly and not backing up.

* Periodically check for bagging or product quality issues and communicate any findings with supervisor immediately.

* Ensure all bags are stacked neatly and inside of the pallet at all times

Light Heavy Work- Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Production- Exposure to manufacturing environment. Require frequent moving and climbing. Frequent exertion of light to moderate physical effort. Exposure to noise, odor, dust, and discharge from production process.