2nd shift Packaging Machine Operator

campbellsoup; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health

Dental

401k

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Campbell's Soup Company in Ashland, KY is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to join our Packaging Department. You will read production schedules and operate packaging machinery, ensuring efficient operation with proper seals and weight checks.

You will manage changeovers, monitor packaging quality, maintain supplies, and adhere to safety guidelines. Leadership on the line and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Experience reading production schedules and operating packaging equipment.
• Ability to plan changeovers and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedule and plan work accordingly.
• Maintain packaging machinery, monitor codes, dates and prices.
• Keep supply of roll stock and ensure all packaging materials are available.
• Perform machine setups, changeovers and sanitation as required.
• Lead and direct the packaging line when assigned.

Skills

Read production schedule

Monitor codes and dates

Operate packaging machinery

Plan for changeovers

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging machinery

Forklift operation

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Location

Ashland

Department

Packaging

JOB TITLE

Packaging Machine Operator

WORKDAY LEVEL

HP03

BASE RATE PER HOUR

BASE RATE PER HOUR:

SHIFT

SHIFT:

# OF OPENINGS

# OF OPENINGS:

HOURS

(Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays.)

JOB SUMMARY/ JOB DUTIES

• Reads production schedule and plans accordingly.
• Efficiently maintains the operation of packaging machinery by monitoring codes, dates and prices.
• Maintains an adequate supply of roll stock and ensures all packaging materials available for each machine.
• Adjusts machine micro logic set-up as needed to maintain an efficient and low waste operation.
• Understands and demonstrates the necessary skills involved to efficiently operate packaging equipment in so far as, but not limited to, machine setups, changeovers, proper running, procedural adjustments, sanitation cleanup, and shutdown.
• Properly plans ahead for machine changeovers and efficiently changing from one product item to another.
• Monitors and adjusts each machine to ensure proper cut off of film and bags have proper end seals and back seals as required.
• Ensures machines are running at standard speeds.
• Monitors and checks weights and product appearance as required.
• Properly accounts for product run off and handles this product accordingly; sorts through and reworks all good product.
• Keeps machines and work areas clean, wipes packaging machines off and blows down area when required.
• Immediately reports any maintenance problems to Maintenance Mechanic or Supervisor.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Stores supplies in designated areas.
• Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstruction; removes trash from work area floor.
• Follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes and weights; identifies/reports issues with equipment; reports all job-related injuries to supervision.
• Will provide leadership and direction to the entire packaging line.
• May be qualified to perform as Back-up Packaging Coordinator, or other technical/skilled position.
• If applicable, may monitor and replenish seasoning on overhead to ensure proper seasoning coverage on product.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.
• May perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to comply with the physical demands of constantly lifting and moving stock by hand or with manual equipment (including pallet jacks and forklifts). Ability to lift 40+ lbs. on a regular basis, and occasionally be able to lift/move more than 50+ lbs. with mechanical or peer assistance.
Sitting: Seldom Standing: Continuously Walking: Frequently
Using hands: Continuously Climbing: Occasionally Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently
Talking, Hearing: Continuously Tasting, Smelling: (if applicable): Occasionally
Two Handed Carry: Frequently Pushing: Frequently Pulling: Frequently
Overhead Work Standing: Frequently Ladder Climbing: Frequently Kneeling: Seldom
Low Work Sitting: Seldom Squat: Frequently Repetitive Twisting Sitting: Seldom
Hand Dexterity: Continuously Bending: Continuously Repetitive Twisting Standing: Continuously
Weight:
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently Up to 60 lbs.: Continuously
Up to 100 lbs.: Occasionally More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

BENEFITS

• Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.
• Total pay may include other forms of compensation.
• competitive health
• dental
• 401k
• wellness benefits

Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

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