2nd Shift Downline Operator — Warehouse & Packaging

Leahy-IFP; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Finlays Solutions in Minden, NV is seeking a Downline Operator for 2nd shift to palletize finished goods, replenish materials, and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced warehouse. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, standing, and adherence to GMP and safety procedures.

You will verify lot numbers, codes, and SKUs during production, load materials into the tray packer, adjust label rolls, and help ensure accurate documentation and timely production runs while supporting

Qualifications

• Read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Comprehend basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, weights and measures, and efficient use of a calculator.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic computer and control systems.
• Ability to communicate both written and orally within the organization.
• Basic knowledge of food processing and food safety.
• Ability to give positive suggestions to improve operations in the work center.
• Team Oriented - being helpful, respectful, approachable, building strong working relationships.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work well under changing demands.
• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must have good work ethics, be highly motivated, and be a hands-on problem solver.
• Ability to detect, recognize, and judge discrepancies.
• Successfully completes and attains passing score of the entry-level tests as required.
• High school diploma or GED, and/or 2 years of work experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Palletizing finished goods for storage.
• Staging and organizing packaging materials for downline operations: trays, glue, labels etc.
• Assist line Drivers with Operating cardboard baler machine.
• Responsible for disposing of downline waste: cardboard, pallet bands, label webbing rolls etc.
• Maintains case coder operation: setting/changing dates, code placement, cleanliness, installing Ink cartridges/canisters as needed etc.
• Clearing case and carton jams, basic machine faults and resetting lane counts in tray packer.
• Responsible for allocating all packaging materials before, during and after each Production run: trays, labels etc.
• Responsible for loading correct Materials into tray packer: trays and glue.
• Responsible for changing/installing label rolls and making minor label delay adjustments as needed.
• Verifies all product lot numbers, case codes and SKUs are correct before and during each Production run.
• Maintains great communication with all Departments.
• Required to assist with cleaning machines before, after and during each production run as necessary to maintain cleanliness and proper operation.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate, detailed documentation, including entering detailed information of loss time production into RedZone.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment to ensure employee safety, product integrity and efficiency.
• Perform assigned tasks while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required.
• Must always have regular and reliable attendance.
• Work in other areas as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Able to work weekends and/or overtime as business needs require.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic Math

Written & verbal communication

Team oriented

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Finlays Solutions in Minden, NV is seeking a Downline Operator for 2nd shift to palletize finished goods, replenish materials, and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced warehouse. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, standing, and adherence to GMP and safety procedures.

You will verify lot numbers, codes, and SKUs during production, load materials into the tray packer, adjust label rolls, and help ensure accurate documentation and timely production runs while supporting