Bagger 2nd Shift

Newly Weds Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a Bagging Operator to load products into bags, verify labels and weights, and ensure bags pass through a metal detector before leaving the bagging area. The role requires manual lifting and strict adherence to safety and production standards.

The position involves operating bagging equipment, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating with the shift supervisor and department manager to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Requires a HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge about manufacturing food is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a bagging machine to fill bags and ensure proper labeling and weight.
• Ensure bags pass through the metal detector before leaving the bagging area.
• Stack bags neatly on skids and use correct skid color.
• Calibrate floor scale for accurate weights and report discrepancies.
• Perform sanitation of all packaging equipment and work areas.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Food manufacturing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Bagger position is required to operate a bagging machine to properly fill bags with products, ensure proper labeling and weight, and ensure bags successfully pass through a metal detector before leaving the bagging area. The position may also be required to perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the shift supervisor or the department manager.

Essential Functions

• Ensure batch numbers and product code on the labels match with the product been dumped
• Stack bags neatly on skids as required and on the correct skid color.
• Return any unused label back to the Supervisor so that it can be recorded.
• Cleaning machine and work area as required.
• Detect any malfunction of the metal detector and rollers and report it to the supervisor.
• Comply with all safety requirements and company policies.
• Report all shortage to the lead operator.
• Notifies supervisor and QC tech if metal detector goes off.
• Calibrate floor scale for accurate weights.
• Lifts 20 - 40 lb bags consistently
• Operates automaticpalletizer.
• Ensures product samples are given to QC tech every 5th pallet
• Ensures Load Moved tickets are signed or initialed
• Makessure pack-list is completed for traceability.
• Requires climbing step ladders.
• Performs sanitation of all packaging equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Salary

• Starting at $19.18- $22.57 an hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge about manufacturing food preferred
• Able to communicate well, both verbal and written, also with good mathematical skills.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. continuously

Work Environment

The job is performed in production areas where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.