1st Shift Packaging Machine Operator: Scales & Quality

Twin Rivers Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Rivers Foods, Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Operator for Pac-Mac and Ishida packaging at the Mulberry plant in AR. You will read product specs, verify seals, adjust film tracking, and perform weight checks to ensure accuracy and quality.

You will calibrate scales, set target weights, and make necessary equipment adjustments to minimize downtime, while maintaining sanitation and compliance with food safety standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Read product specifications and packaging parameters.
• Verify bag seal integrity, zipper functionality, gusset, and bag coding.
• Calibrate and zero scales, adjust target drop weight, and set upper control limits.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Pac-Mac and Ishida scale setup and operation as required by production.
• Must be able to read product specifications and understand packaging parameters.
• Must be able to verify bag seal integrity, zipper functionality, gusset, and bag coding.
• Must be able to make alterations to equipment to correct any packaging errors.
• Must be able to complete bag weight check and explain net weight program.
• Must be able to calibrate and zero scales, adjust target drop weight, and set upper control limits to prevent underweight packages and minimize over-pack.
• Inspect seal bars.
• Must be able to adjust and correct film tracking and sealing issues.
• Must ensure equipment is running properly and make any basic adjustments and repairs necessary to minimize downtime.
• Must be able to complete paperwork required for production, Quality Control, and/or supervisor.
• Must perform checks as required.
• Other assigned duties as directed
• Assure line is cleaned for change overs
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.

Job description

Twin Rivers Foods, Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Operator for Pac-Mac and Ishida packaging at the Mulberry plant in AR. You will read product specs, verify seals, adjust film tracking, and perform weight checks to ensure accuracy and quality.

You will calibrate scales, set target weights, and make necessary equipment adjustments to minimize downtime, while maintaining sanitation and compliance with food safety standards and company procedures.