Packaging Machine Operator

PepsiCo; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Wooster, OH is seeking a packaging operator to run packaging lines, verify dates and weights, and ensure proper sealing and packing of Lay's, Doritos and Cheetos products. This full-time role requires physical stamina and adherence to safety and quality standards.

You will lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work weekends or off shifts. On-the-job training is provided to help you succeed in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and able to work weekends/holidays.
• High-speed manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Basic math and English literacy required.
• Able to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, kneel and stretch for extended periods.
• Able to work at heights using ladders or lifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multiple packaging machines to ensure accurate dates and weights.
• Ensure products are properly dated and sealed with minimal waste.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines.
• Wear protective gear when cleaning and sanitizing lines.
• Inspect conveyors and scales before line start-ups and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot issues and make operational adjustments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Reading & writing English

Physical endurance

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $29.57 per hour

• Location: 1626 Old Mansfield Rd, Wooster, OH, 44691-7211

• Schedule: 5, 12:00 am - 7:00 am

Minimum Qualifications

• You are at least 18 years of age or older
• You will be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shift
• You are mechanically inclined and can think that way. Having at least 1 year of machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment would be a good indicator to our hiring team.
• It's a physical job: you are able to lift 50 lbs from floor to waist (e.g. a twin-size mattress) with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You have basic math skills and can read and write in English
• You are able to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You are able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You are able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You are willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plant

Run packaging lines and perform quality checks to ensure beloved brands like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos are properly dated, sealed, and packed for communities to enjoy.

What You’ll Do

• Set-up and operate multiple packaging machines to ensure accurate code dates, weights, and that products are put into appropriate bags
• Check that products are dated and sealed with minimum amount of waste
• Maintain a clean and safe work area for all product
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines (e.g., cleaning or switching out knives and blades, pull-belts, tape machines, or rollers)
• Wear protective gear when using chemicals to clean and sanitize lines during changeovers from one product to another
• Inspect conveyors and scales prior to line start-ups and changeovers
• Troubleshoot commonplace problems and make operational adjustments

What to Expect

• On-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands-on and classroom training
• High Energy Workplace: On the go for most of the day in a fast-paced, hands-on environment that involves lifting, bending, and moving product throughout your shift
• Health & Lifestyle Benefits: As a full‑time team member, you’ll be supported with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow a long‑term career at PepsiCo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] EEO is the Law [2] View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.