Packaging Operator-Green Shift-Days

Alphia; Bern (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia is seeking a packaging technician to maintain quality and operate packaging lines across multiple equipment with a focus on food safety and GMP compliance.

The role includes setting up and troubleshooting packaging machines, performing inspections, and ensuring accurate documentation and data entry for QA and product release testing.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages.
• Basic computer skills and data entry.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently while following SOPs.
• Effective verbal and written communication, including radio protocol.
• Ability to obtain Alphia Lock Out / Tag Out certification.
• Ability to obtain Alphia forklift certification.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced packaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers and label for palletization.
• Stack bags up to 50 pounds from waist to shoulder height onto pallets.
• Inspect finished products to maintain quality.
• Maintain GMPs, QA checks, and IQS data entry where required.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot packaging equipment (Bemis, Parsons, Jem lines, etc.).
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with line changes and sanitation.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication

Lockout/Tagout cert

Forklift cert

Multi-tasking

Tools

Forklift certification

Lockout/Tagout certification

Job description

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Maintain quality and operate packaging equipment and perform all packaging activities associated with assigned line.

Description Of Essential Duties

• Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers; label and stack on pallets


• Stack bags of product weighing up to 50# from between waist and shoulder height to a pallet between knee and shoulder height.


• Maintain product and packaging quality through visually inspecting finished product.


• Ensure product, bags, wraps, seals, boxes, and pallets meet quality standards.


• Participates in full facility equipment clean-up between runs, as directed.


• Accountable for maintaining and sustaining FIFO program.


• Set up, operate, and perform basic trouble shooting of packaging equipment, to include but no limited to: Bemis 1, Bemis 2, Parsons, Jem lines, Palletizers, forklifts, stretch wrappers, scales, metal detectors, belts, control panels, labelers, coders, case erectors, trash compactors.


• Perform QA duties as necessary, to include but not limited to: Enter data collected from routine checks into IQS software.


• Know and monitor HACCP compliance in-Process.


• Assist with product changeover, cleaning, and sanitation; perform inspections required before product start-up.


• Collect finished product samples for product release testing.


• Perform verification checks of metal detectors and magnets in area of responsibility as specified in Quality Checkpoints.


• Immediately communicate Quality concerns to Packaging Lead or Supervisor.


• Participate in the 1st article of inspection to ensure food safety and quality.


• Must complete required paperwork accurately and completely, including simple production reports.


• Proficiency in Alphia Business Systems (i.e., JDE, IQS, etc.) as it applies to the position.


• Anticipate technical problems and (when appropriate) proactively troubleshoot and make technical adjustments and/or notify Maintenance.


• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.


• Work with Maintenance and Supervisor to identify potential line improvements.


• Responsible for technical training/coaching and cross training other plant personnel and new hires.


• Acknowledge and adhere to the requirement to work only in job-specific designated area.


• Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance.


• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area and leaving a clean and organized work area for the following shift.


• Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s), as well as following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).


• Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality

Competencies And Skills

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages.


• Basic computer skills.


• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.


• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.


• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in written form, and via radio.


• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.


• Ability to obtain Alphia Lock Out / Tag Out certification.


• Ability to obtain Alphia forklift certification.


• Ability to multi-task.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.