Packaging Operator – $3K Sign-On Bonus | Day Shift

Actus-Nutrition; Mountain Lake (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Actus Nutrition in Mountain Lake, MN is seeking a Packaging Operator to set up, adjust and operate packaging equipment on a moving assembly line following established procedures.

The Day Shift runs 6:00 AM–6:00 PM on a rotating schedule, with pay between $20.00 and $23.00 per hour and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for this role. Prior machine operation and forklift experience are preferred, with opportunities to advance within the company.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience or equivalent skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of computer software applications

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand the basic function and operation of all packaging equipment and perform each and all packaging line operations.
• Ensure that packaging specifications, requirements and standards for are met.
• Report quality and production issues to the supervisor.
• Communicate with the operator you are relieving to gain knowledge of the present state of the equipment and production run.
• Review previous shift paperwork/labels and follow the set production schedules closely.
• Assure that we have taken all necessary samples of finished and ingredient products.
• Assist with the metal detector checks at the start of every shift as needed.
• Stage all necessities (totes, bags, pallets, skid sheets, placards, pen, marker, whirl-paks, spoons) that are needed for your shift.
• Assist in assuring that all pallets of product, after each run, are taken out of the tote room and are placarded accurately as needed.
• Make sure packaging room necessities (bags, brooms, whirl-paks, paperwork, vacuum cleaner and utensils) are stored neatly in their assigned places. (Nothing on floor).
• Monitor various aspects of the bagging system to assure it is running smoothly and not backing up. Periodically check for bagging or product quality issues and communicate any findings with supervisor immediately.
• Ensure all bags are stacked neatly and inside of the pallet at all times.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Instruction comprehension

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Actus Nutrition in Mountain Lake, MN is seeking a Packaging Operator to set up, adjust and operate packaging equipment on a moving assembly line following established procedures.

The Day Shift runs 6:00 AM–6:00 PM on a rotating schedule, with pay between $20.00 and $23.00 per hour and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for this role. Prior machine operation and forklift experience are preferred, with opportunities to advance within the company.