Packaging Machine Operator- 2nd and 3rd Shift

Founders Brewing Company (Mahou USA); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Floating holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sabbaticals

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Founders Brewing Company (Mahou USA) in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to support bottling, canning and keg filling lines. You will set up, operate and clean packaging equipment, monitor quality, and respond to minor malfunctions to ensure continuous production.

The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness and efficiency. We invite candidates with HS diploma, strong communication, mechanical aptitude and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds to join a collaborative team with

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Must fit in with an enthusiastic team environment.
• Must be a great communicator.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safety, cleanliness, and continuity in the work environment.
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures and quality policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes packaging areas and machines.
• Sets up, operates, and cleans packaging machines; monitors operation for malfunctions.
• Intervenes for minor mechanical adjustments and informs lead or supervisor.
• Performs basic machine adjustments and repairs; clears damaged product or containers.
• Inspects packaging materials to ensure products meet specifications.
• Feeds product to conveyors and unloads packaged product.
• Replenishes packaging supplies; mounts supplies on spindles or hoppers.

Skills

Great communicator

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Team player

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Packaging machinery operation

Job description

SUMMARY

Tends process and/or machines that perform one or more packaging functions such as emptying, filling, marking, labeling, packing, de-palletizing, conveying, palletizing, or wrapping containers by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Promotes through both action and communication - safety, cleanliness, and continuity within the working environment.
• Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures and maintains conformity with Quality Policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes all areas and machines within the packaging halls in accord with company policies.
• Sets up, operates, and cleans machines and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.
• Intervenes for minor mechanical adjustments and notifies Lead Packaging Machine Operator and or Supervisor.
• Executes mechanical and automated processes or repairs such as opening valves, setting guides, changing over machines, or clearing away damaged product or containers.
• Inspects all primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product.
• Replenishes packaging supplies such as wrapping paper, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels.
• Mounts supplies on spindles or places supplies in hopper or other feeding devices.
• Adheres to all Human Resource Policies and abides by the Packaging Department Guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Good candidates must fit in with our enthusiastic team environment.
• Must be a great communicator.
• Must possess a mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Candidates must be focused on safety, cleanliness, quality and productivity.
• Must be able to prioritize and handle competing demands.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, be able to twist and turn, be able to reach over your shoulders, and work in standing/walking position at a steady pace.
• The packaging team members rotate through all of our packaging department functions including all areas of our bottling, canning, and keg filling lines.Competency in each of these areas is required at specific intervals.
• Machine operation experience is a plus.
• HS Diploma or equivalency required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Range
• Health, dental, vision, and other coverage for all employees starts date of hire.
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off, volunteer time, and floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sabbaticals with tenure
• Paid parental leave for all employees