Bulk Line Operator

J&J Snack Foods; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods in Paducah, Kentucky is looking for dedicated team members for a production role involving ice-cream bag filling and sealing. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality, operating machinery, and rotating between stations. A High School/GED is required, and the position offers an hourly pay of $16. Good physical condition and communication skills are essential for applying. Safety training will be provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must work well with others and take direction.
• Participation in weekly safety meetings and GMP training required.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for filling and sealing ice-cream bags.
• Ensure food safety and report quality issues.
• Rotate between different operational stations.

Skills

Good social and communication skills

Ability to stand for prolonged periods

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Position Summary

General duties include those of line operator, sealer, boxer, bag filler and off‑bearer to the conveyor. All employees are required to be in full uniform to include bouffant cap, beard cover (as applicable), and gloves. Hearing protection is recommended, and safety glasses are required at all bag filling stations. Employees will rotate from station to station on a scheduled basis in the interest of creating an ergonomically friendly work environment.

Specific duties include filling gallon ice‑cream bags from the Speedy filler and transferring those bags to the adjacent bag‑sealing station. Employees at the sealing station will place the open bags into the sealer and they will proceed through the sealer to ensure the bags are properly sealed. Once sealed, the bags are placed into the case; six‑gallon bags to the case, and the employee at the boxing station will process the case through the box sealer. Once this step is completed, the employee at the off‑bearing station will place the case onto the conveyor where it proceeds to the stacking hall. Report all food safety and quality issues observed to management.

Essential Functions

Employees should be in good general physical condition and be able to stand for prolonged periods, bend, turn, twist and lift up to a minimum of 40 pounds, without restriction.

Employees must work well with others and have good social and communication skills and be willing to take direction.

Competencies

All employees are required to attend weekly safety meetings and will receive Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training specific to their job function as per the HACCP/GMP Manual.

Education and Experience

Required Education: High School/GED

US Hourly Pay Range: $16 - $16 USD

Disclaimer

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.