Packaging Machine Operator-1

B&Gfoods Snacks Inc. (Yadkinville); Yadkinville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BG Foods in the United States is seeking a packaging operator to support shift start-up and shutdown of packaging equipment, ensure machine integrity and weight compliance, and maintain packaging quality across orders.

You will monitor waste, run quality checks, and follow GMPs and safety procedures while contributing to a safe, efficient production environment; the role requires attention to detail, independent work, and good math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Packaging experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Good math skills.
• Reading/comprehension abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to identify problems and respond accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Handle start-up and shutdown duties relating to packaging equipment at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Check that each packaging machine is in good repair and works per regulations set by the company.
• Responsible for packaging integrity and quality checks on each packaging order.
• Monitor correct product weights and ensure that they are maintained throughout the shift.
• Handle/discard waste that packaging machines produce; in a safe manner.
• Monitor packaging machines by using appropriate controls to package different items.
• Load and unload items into packaging machines and remove rejected packages.
• Follow all GMPs and Safety Procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Leadership

Independent work

Problem solving

Packaging experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Handle start-up and shut-down duties relating to packaging equipment at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Check that each packaging machine is in good repair and works per regulations set by the company.
• Responsible for packaging integrity and quality checks on each packaging order.
• Monitor correct product weights and ensure that they are maintained throughout the shift.
• Handle/discard waste that packaging machines produce; in a safe manner.
• Monitor packaging machines by using appropriate controls to package different items.
• Load and unload items into packaging machines and remove rejected packages.
• Follow all GMPs and Safety Procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Skills, Education

• Packaging Machine Experience Preferred.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Demonstrated Organizational Skills.
• Good Math Skills.
• Reading/Comprehension Abilities.
• Demonstrated Leadership Capabilities.
• Ability to Work Independently.
• Ability to Identify Problems and Respond Accordingly.

Equal Employment Opportunity B&G Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact Human Resources. For more information on your federal rights, please review the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.

With its headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and our subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With our diverse portfolio of more than 45 brands you know and love, including B&G, Bear Creek, Clabber Girl, College Inn, Cream of Wheat, Crisco, Dash, Kitchen Basics, Las Palmas, Maple Grove Farms, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.