Packaging Operator - $3K Sign-On + Day Shift

Actus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Actus Nutrition in Mountain Lake, MN is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our team. You will set up, adjust and operate packaging equipment on a moving assembly line following established procedures. This is a Day Shift 6:00AM-6:00PM on a rotating schedule.

Pay ranges from $20.00 to $23.00 per hour USD based on experience, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus offered. Responsibilities include learning the packaging line, meeting specifications, reporting quality issues, and ensuring proper sampling

Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience or equivalent skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Licensed Forklift Operator or willingness to learn
• 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.

Job description

Actus Nutrition in Mountain Lake, MN is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our team. You will set up, adjust and operate packaging equipment on a moving assembly line following established procedures. This is a Day Shift 6:00AM-6:00PM on a rotating schedule.

Pay ranges from $20.00 to $23.00 per hour USD based on experience, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus offered. Responsibilities include learning the packaging line, meeting specifications, reporting quality issues, and ensuring proper sampling