Packaging Machine Operator - 2nd & 3rd shift

Red Gold, Inc.; Orestes (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Gold, Inc. is seeking a dependable Packaging Associate to support operations in our Indiana facility. The role involves operating equipment in the Packaging department, following safety and quality standards, and adapting to daily production needs.

You will cover breaks when needed, keep work areas clean, and perform changeovers as required. A high school diploma or GED and good communication skills are essential; training is provided to ensure compliance with our Food Safety and Quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented and accurate; able to multi-task.
• Personable, even-tempered, easy to get along with.
• Follows directions well and able to adapt to shift assignments.
• On-the-job training provided, packaging dept training completed within first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment within the Packaging department as directed by supervision.
• Substitute or cover breaks for other employees as needed.
• Keep the area and equipment clean and neat at all times.
• Perform other duties as required by supervision.
• Carry out changeover activities as required.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Following directions

Shift flexibility

OJT readiness

Education

High school diploma

GED or relevant experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is required to perform a variety of roles and activities within any aspect of the Packaging department operations. Due to the dynamic nature of our business, duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively operate equipment within the Packaging department, as directed by supervision
• Substitute or cover breaks for other employees, as needed
• Keep the area and equipment clean and neat at all times
• Perform other duties, as required by supervision
• Perform changeover activities, as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma
• GED or relevant experience in lieu of degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Ability to multi-task
• Personable, even-tempered, easy to get along with
• Follows directions well
• Be flexible in shift assignments
• On The Job Training: If employee is presently a member of the packaging department, he/she must have completed the packaging department training program. When dealing with a new hire or an employee transferring from another department, he/she will be required to complete the packaging department training program followed by several hours of O.J.T. within the first 30 days of hire date or transfer date.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to climb up and down stairs repetitively
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to be on feet 8-12 hours a day, 5-7 days a week
• Have a working knowledge of the operation of one or more pieces of equipment within Packaging
• Ability to use basic math and writing skills necessary to complete required paperwork
• Ability to read and understand case code and can codes
• Ability to read and understand shop order instructions

JOB COMPENTENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust

• Attitude and Commitment

• Diversity

• Customer Service

• Company Engagement

• Quality

• Cost Consciousness

Other

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.