B-Shift Packaging Machine Operator - Quality & Safety Focus

Calbee America, Inc.; Senatobia, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Calbee America, Inc. in Senatobia, MS is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator for the B shift (3:45pm–4am) to oversee packaging room operations and ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and efficiency.

You will operate, troubleshoot, and maintain packaging equipment, support food safety programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and adherence to GMP/SQF standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting high-speed packaging machinery.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain one.
• Excellent English communication, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and SQF practices preferred.
• Experience in food packaging/manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain packaging machines and related equipment.
• Follow FIFO and maintain accurate production records.
• Monitor CCPs and perform QC checks for product integrity.
• Coordinate with QC, Maintenance and Warehouse to resolve issues.
• Train and mentor new packers and operators.
• Ensure compliance with LOTO, PPE, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Provide clear shift-change updates and relay critical information.

Skills

Lifting 50lbs

Long hours standing

Team leadership

English communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Forklift cert

High-speed packaging

Food packaging

SQF HACCP GMP

Preventive maintenance

Machine calibration

Excel

Word

Outlook

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Calbee America, Inc. in Senatobia, MS is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator for the B shift (3:45pm–4am) to oversee packaging room operations and ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and efficiency.

You will operate, troubleshoot, and maintain packaging equipment, support food safety programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and adherence to GMP/SQF standards.