Packaging Machine Operator - 1st Shift

The Campbell's Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campbell's Company currently seeks a packaging line operator to support safe, efficient production of food products. You'll run equipment, ensure quality seals and legible prints, and perform necessary changeovers while complying with GMP and USDA guidelines.

Responsibilities include: operating controls, lubricating equipment, reporting malfunctions, and maintaining a clean work area. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to procedures on a fast-paced production line.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in a team setting.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and calculator use.
• Stand, reach, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs (frequently 20–40 lbs).
• Works well with others to support the production line.
• Performs light PMs with minimal supervision.
• Performance evaluated within the first 120 hours.

Responsibilities

• Produce desired product from equipment as Production Line demands.
• Ensure product conforms to specifications.
• Understand set-up and change-over to ensure on time start-up.
• Apply US Department of Agriculture (USDA) seal where applicable and legible.
• Ensure equipment is properly lubricated.
• Monitor equipment to confirm product application per specs.
• Follow lock out tag out procedures.
• Follow GMPs and USDA guidelines for food/sanitary standards.
• Operate controls and report malfunctions to supervisor; arrive with proper PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader or Production Team Leader.
• Maintain a clean work environment around machinery at all times.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Physical Ability

Teamwork

Self-Inspection/PMs

Performance Evaluation Window

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Job Summary

• Responsible for operating equipment used in the packaging of food products in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
• Understand and demonstrates the handling of machinery components and proper lubrication of machinery.
• Required to understand and demonstrate the adjustments on the machine and the components used.
• Understand the quality output from the machine and does it conform to the quality standards.
• Does the product have a good seal, legible and accurate print?
• Must ensure that GMPs and safety regulations are followed at all times.
• Report any deviations to product quality, machinery, or standards to appropriate level of supervision.
• Understands and demonstrates changeover and sanitation requirements.

Requirements

• Understands operating equipment that has moving parts and must ensure safety and quality always comes first.
• Does not stick/place any parts of one body into any moving part of the equipment.
• Must adhere to proper operating procedures for the equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate
• Must have basic math skills ( add, subtract, multiply and divide); use calculator
• Stand, reach, and climb steps/stairs occasionally; lift up to 50 lbs. and frequently 20-40 lbs.
• Works well with others; ability to meet required demands on work/quality to support production line
• Work with minimum supervision conducts light PMs on equipment
• Evaluation of performance is to take place within first 120 hours of beginning job

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the team member works around moving machinery. The team member is exposed to hot/cold/refrigerated product, loud noise, and wet floors, which may become slippery. Team member must be aware of their surroundings.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Produce desired product from equipment as Production Line demands
• Ensure that product conforms to specifications.
• Understands requirements on set-up and change-over to ensure on time start-up
• Where applicable, ensure USDA seal is properly applied and legible for each product
• Ensure that equipment is properly lubricated
• Monitoring equipment to ensure product is being applied according to specifications
• Able to follow and perform lock out tag out procedures
• Able to follow GMPs. and adhere to USDA guidelines for food/sanitary guidelines
• Operate controls from equipment and report any malfunctions or potential hazards to supervisor. Reports to work station with proper PPE requirements and on time
• Performs other duties as assigned by Team Leader or Production Team Leader
• Must maintain a clean work environment around machinery at all times; does not place anything on top of electrical boxes or panels
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Documentation and Procedures

The Following Procedures Will Be Performed

• Safety Rules and GMPs in area.
• Product Quality Standards
• All product standards run on the equipment; SOPs of equipment; Downtime Log
• Production Personal Protective Equipment

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Understands their role in manufacturing of quality food products

Compensation: $16.55/hr

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.