Operator - Form & Fill Bags (3rd Shift)

Georgia Nut Company; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Nut Company in Ohio seeks a packaging operator to monitor and adjust packaging lines, ensuring product quality and adherence to GMP standards. You will work with a team to manage machine settings, perform trouble shooting, complete production paperwork, and assist with changeovers and cleaning.

English communication and basic math are essential. This role requires mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work weekends during peak season, with adherence to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math, communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate in English and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Mechanical skills to troubleshoot and adjust machinery as needed.

Responsibilities

• Observe packaging machine to ensure product quality and conformity to standards.
• Adjust machine components and film tension/pressure based on product size or processing needs.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur and report to supervisor.
• Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature during production.
• Complete paperwork including downtime, machine log, and batch orders.
• Assist with changeovers and cleaning; maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Perform metal detector verification to ensure product is metal-free.
• Maintain GMP documentation and report safety concerns to line lead or supervisor.

Skills

Packaging machine operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Quality assurance

Documentation

English communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Metal detector

Packaging machinery

Job description

SUMMARYOperators will observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards. Will adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product. Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items. Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESWork effectively and efficiently with teammate to package products to the best of their capability.Monitors a packaging machine during the packaging process in order to identify and correct malfunctions.Adjust machine components and machine film tension and pressure according to size or processing former of product.Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.Ability to work with a variety of equipment, while keeping area clean, organized and free of clutter.Perform metal detector verification to ensure product is free of metal.Complete paperwork which includes downtime, machine log, and batch Orders.Assist with team directing during change over and/or cleaning.Report any safety matters or malfunctions to the line lead person, or Supervisor.Perform all job functions within required General Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).Understand and use production standards, specifications and advise when producing inefficiently.Keep accurate and legible documentation.Work with maintenance to help trouble shooting of machine problems.Verify that product meets quality standards, while counting and recording finished and rejected packaged items.Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides.Physical/Environmental Requirements:Standing on a concrete floor.Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.Required to work weekends during peak season.Required to work mandatory overtime when needed.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTSHave a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.Associate shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.Basic math skills, communication skills, computer skills, and problem solving skills.Ability to communicate in English and work in a fast paced environment.Must have mechanical skills to troubleshoot and or make adjustments as necessary to ensure a quality product.The ability to stand on a concrete floor for long period of time. Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)Associate must work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes completing deadlines.Work area is to be KEPT CLEAN at all times.Good attendance is a condition of employment