3rd Shift Packaging Operator - Food Manufacturing

ADP, Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits including medical,

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Oberto Snacks, Inc. in Kent, WA is seeking a Packaging Operator 1 for the 3rd shift to operate packing lines and ensure product quality and efficiency. The role requires following SOPs, meeting production targets, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards.

You will set up stations, monitor machines, perform QA checks, and keep accurate records. Overtime may be required and a shift differential is offered. Training in GMP/SQF is expected.

Qualifications

• High School (minimum)
• 6 months manufacturing experience preferred
• Pallet Jack experience preferred
• Lock-Out Tag-Out Certified (OJT)
• Familiarity with HACCP (OJT), SQF preferred
• Understanding and compliance with all GMPs (OJT)
• Understanding and compliance with all personal safety rules (OJT)
• Ability to read specs and BOMs
• Ability to understand weights and use basic math
• Trouble shooting and mechanical ability
• Use calculator and basic math skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure meat, dates, tape, labels, and other supplies are correct according to product specifications.
• Ensure efficient packaging by setting up workstations correctly and effectively.
• Demonstrate leadership by directing employees to assist others where needed on other lines or rework when machines are down.
• Encourage team to be ready to start on time in the morning, after breaks and lunch.
• Perform product quality and QA checks to eliminate or reduce product waste or rework.
• Maximize quality and efficiency by adjusting machines registration, sealing temperature, speed, gas levels, and slicing width.
• Encourage teamwork by informing each team member of their role and responsibility on the line.
• Maintain current records by filling out required paperwork correctly and completely throughout the run.
• Able to load and thread film on packaging lines.
• Prepare work area by assembling and setting up workstations.
• Ensure that meat being batched/mixed is to specifications.
• Ensure that correct spices are used and properly recorded in a timely manner.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and account for all inedible products.
• Stage spices to be used by, making sure that all foreign material is removed and that all proper handling procedures are followed.
• As directed, perform basic maintenance to equipment, maintain cleanliness of equipment and clean equipment as necessary.
• Ensure proper identification of product by recording weights of tubs/totes with proper batch number and ingredient ticket weights.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a lead or supervisor.

Job description

Oberto Snacks, Inc. in Kent, WA is seeking a Packaging Operator 1 for the 3rd shift to operate packing lines and ensure product quality and efficiency. The role requires following SOPs, meeting production targets, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards.

You will set up stations, monitor machines, perform QA checks, and keep accurate records. Overtime may be required and a shift differential is offered. Training in GMP/SQF is expected.