Packaging Machine Operator - Foods

PepsiCo Inc.; Dayville (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career growth

On-the-Job Training

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Dayville, CT seeks a packaging line operator to run multiple packaging machines, ensure accurate dating and weighing, and keep lines clean and safe. Training will be provided; overtime and weekend work are expected in a fast-paced plant.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift 50 lbs, and comfort with heights and shift work. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Weekend, holiday and off-shift work required.
• 1 year of machine operator experience in high-speed manufacturing preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs from floor to waist and stand/walk for extended periods; able to climb/bend/reach as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate multiple packaging machines to ensure accurate code dates and weights.
• Ensure products are sealed/dated with minimal waste.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area for all products.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on packaging machines and components.
• Wear protective gear when cleaning and sanitizing lines during changeovers.
• Inspect conveyors and scales prior to line start-ups and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot common problems and make operational adjustments.

Skills

Mechanical inclination

Basic math

English literacy

Stamina

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $32.50 per hour

• Location:Dayville, CT

• Work Days:Final schedule will be assigned based on business needs and available openings at the completion of training. Overnight shifts and weekend work are likely.

• Start Time:11:38 pm

• End Time:8:00 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.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, 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/ Age

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