Packaging Line Operator - Training, Growth & $32.50/hr

PepsiCo; Dayville (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PepsiCo in Dayville, CT is seeking a packaging operator to run multiple packaging machines, verify dates and weights, and maintain a clean, safe work area. You will perform basic preventative maintenance and assist with changeovers, using protective gear as needed.

This role requires hands-on, fast-paced throughput and adherence to quality standards. Qualified candidates will lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work weekends/holidays with a variable schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.
• 1+ year of machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Basic math skills and reading/writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate multiple packaging machines to ensure accurate code dates and weights.
• Ensure products are dated and sealed with minimal waste.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area for all product.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines (cleaning, knives/blades, belts, rollers).
• Wear protective gear when cleaning and sanitizing lines during changeovers.
• Inspect conveyors and scales prior to start-ups and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot problems and make operational adjustments.

Skills

Age 18+

Weekend/holiday shifts

Machine operator experience

Lifting 50 lbs

English reading/writing

Stand/walk for long periods

Height work (ladders)

Repetitive lifting

Job description

PepsiCo in Dayville, CT is seeking a packaging operator to run multiple packaging machines, verify dates and weights, and maintain a clean, safe work area. You will perform basic preventative maintenance and assist with changeovers, using protective gear as needed.

This role requires hands-on, fast-paced throughput and adherence to quality standards. Qualified candidates will lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work weekends/holidays with a variable schedule.