Packaging Operator - Graveyard

Calbee America; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Calbee North America is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to oversee the Packaging Room, run lines, and support food safety programs. The role requires operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining packaging machinery while ensuring schedules, quality, and efficiency are met.

The position is a graveyard shift (6:45pm–7:00am, Monday–Thursday) with occasional schedule changes. Team collaboration with QC, Maintenance, and Warehouse is essential to uphold GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating high-speed packaging machinery and troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended shifts.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) and record-keeping.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, and GMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on packaging machines, scales, tape machines, and date code machines.
• Ensure the correct film is loaded for each product based on the production schedule.
• Maintain machine settings and adjust as needed to ensure production efficiency and product quality.
• Monitor and regulate all packaging-related materials, following FIFO procedures.
• Identify and resolve issues that impact production flow, coordinating with cross-functional teams as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of production and quality checks.

Skills

Team leadership

Training

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary:

Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) is responsible for overseeing Packaging Room operations, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining product quality and efficiency. This role involves operating, troubleshooting, and performing routine maintenance on packaging machinery. The PMO also leads and supports food safety programs and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes.

This is a graveyard position - 6:45pm - 7:00am - Monday - Thursday (occasional other days due to the needs of the business).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Operations & Production Support

• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on packaging machines, scales, tape machines, and date code machines.
• Ensurethe correct film is loaded for each product based on the production schedule.
• Maintain machine settings and adjust as needed to ensure production efficiency and product quality.
• Monitor and regulate all packaging-related materials, following FIFO procedures.
• Identifyand resolve issues thatimpactproduction flow, coordinating with cross-functional teams as needed.
• Maintainaccuraterecords of production and quality checks.

Quality & Food Safety

• Perform Critical Control Point (CCP) monitoring to prevent allergen cross-contamination in the packaging area.
• Conduct routine quality control (QC) checks (e.g., bag seal, weight, date code, and appearance).
• Collaborate with Quality Control (QC), Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to address any issues affecting product integrity.
• Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with preventive control measures (PCPs) and critical control points (CCPs).

Leadership & Communication

• Assistin training and mentoring new packers and operators, ensuring they meet performance and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with Shift Managers, Leads, Packers, Stackers, QC, Warehouse, and Maintenance to coordinate production needs.
• Provide shift changeover updates, including production order status, overflow levels, and machine issues.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude while leading and supporting a team-oriented work environment.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Wear all required PPE (personal protective equipment), including safety eyewear, hearing protection, gloves, and hairnets.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to sanitation and housekeeping standards.
• Identifyand report any safety concerns or hazards to management.
• PMOs must be proficient in operating, troubleshooting, andmaintainingthe following packaging equipment:

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbsoccasionally.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 12 hours a day).
• Frequent bending, reaching, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.
• Comfortable working in environments that may be hot, cold, dusty, or noisy.
• Experienceoperatingand troubleshooting high-speed packaging machinery.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)arerequired.
• Ability to train and lead a team effectively.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain one.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Communication & Documentation
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to document production data accurately and follow best practices in record-keeping.
• Ability to relayimportant informationatshift changeovers and collaborate with various teams.
• Prior experience in food packaging or manufacturingpreferred.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, and GMP standardspreferred.
• Experience with preventative maintenance or machine calibrationpreferred.

Calbee North America is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status or any other legally protected status.