Confectionery Packaging & Processing Operator

pladis Global; Town of Big Flats (NY); On-site; Full time

Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Summary

Candidates may be considered for 1 of the following roles:

Packaging Operators

Responsible for achieving standards and be qualified in all activities associated with at least two packaging machines . Able to set-up the packaging lines, do changeovers, assemble/ disassemble packing lines, cleaning, and training. Able to perform all the positions on the line, Ex., able to cover as a packer and material handler (palletizer) as needed.

Processing Operators

Qualified to run at least two Enrobing lines on the wet processing end.

Key Accountabilities & Deliverables

Packaging Operators

• Set up the lines at the beginning of the shift.
• Fill out the First Perfect Piece (document specifications completion)
• Performs CCP & CQP – metal detector checks
• Monitor weights of products
• Ability to determine when and how to shutdown lines
• Able to handle routine duties including zipper change, film change, corrugate material to pack
• Troubleshoot issues with knives, scales, weights, jams, tape machines, censors
• Training of new packers and material handlers
• Monitors and tracks productivity through accurate documentation
• Looks for opportunities to maximize line effectiveness, ex. Speed up lines
• Responsible for paperwork associated with consumptions
• Follows all GMP rules and regulations
• Assist in all positions/ jobs involved in the line (s) as needed or directed by management
• Perform allergen cleans
• Perform tool changes
• Cleaning lines and production floor as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Processing Operators

• Set up the Enrobing lines
• Temper the Enrobing lines
• Manage the speed and quality of the lines
• Understand the components of the different products, nuts, caramel, chocolate, pretzels
• Manage chocolate temperature readings
• Make proper adjustments to the lines, as needed.
• Assemble and disassemble water belts, conveyors, pumps
• Filter changes
• Identify root cause for clogs, frozen lines, leaks, build-up
• Heat up piping
• Needs to monitor production on the Dry End
• Recommends suggestions for improvement
• Required to read, understand, and follow all customer specifications
• Changeovers
• Cleaning of lines and full allergen cleans
• Effective training of new or current team members
• Monitors and tracks productivity/ quality and looks for opportunities to maximize line effectiveness
• Monitors and controls weights of products
• Responsible for monitoring, tracking, and completing all paperwork associated with consumptions
• Follows and ensures that all GMP rules and regulations are followed on the lines
• Assist in all positions involved in the line as needed or directed by management
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills & Experience

• 6 months of manufacturing experience for Packaging Operators
• 1 year of manufacturing experience for Processing Operators
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications
• Basic math skills

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.