Night Shift Packaging Machine Operator

wisesnacks; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise Foods Inc. is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to set up and run high-speed packaging lines, ensuring accurate weights, dates and correct bag contents.

This role protects product integrity, maintains clean lines, and adheres to safety protocols while performing routine line changeovers and maintenance. The position requires reading and following complex instruction sheets, basic math for counts and weights, and strong English communication to coordinate with team members during

Qualifications

• Experience operating high-speed packaging equipment and setting up machines.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English, and follow instructions.
• Basic arithmetic for weights, dates, and counts.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate multiple packaging machines to ensure accurate code dates and weights and that the correct product is put into correct bags.
• Ensure that each bag is properly coded, dated and sealed with a minimum amount of wasted product and supplies.
• Responsible for ensuring that the product to be packed remains clean.
• Keeps assigned machines and area clean and safe.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines, to include cleaning and changing knives/blades, pull-belts, tape machines, and rollers
• Clean and sanitize lines during changeovers from one product to another
• Responsible for inspection of conveyors and scales prior to line start-up and changeovers
• Will be required to clean using chemicals and protective gear
• May perform other duties as required
• Overtime may be required

Skills

High-speed packaging

English literacy

Math skills

Tools

PLC controlled equipment

Bagging machine operation

Job description

Wise Foods Inc. is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to set up and run high-speed packaging lines, ensuring accurate weights, dates and correct bag contents.

This role protects product integrity, maintains clean lines, and adheres to safety protocols while performing routine line changeovers and maintenance. The position requires reading and following complex instruction sheets, basic math for counts and weights, and strong English communication to coordinate with team members during