Packaging Operator-Nights

Alphia; Pawnee City (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia is seeking a packaging technician to maintain quality and operate packaging equipment on the assigned line. You will perform QA duties, monitor HACCP compliance, and ensure that bags, wraps, seals, boxes and pallets meet our quality standards.

You will assist with product changeovers, cleaning, and sanitation; participate in line improvements and mentor new hires while upholding GMPs and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to quality and HACCP awareness.
• Ability to follow GMPs and SOPs.
• Willingness to work in a team and unsupervised.
• Capable of basic data entry into systems.

Responsibilities

• Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers and label pallets.
• Stack bags weighing up to 50 lb from waist to shoulder height onto pallets.
• Inspect finished product for quality and label adherence.
• Ensure packaging materials meet quality standards and document checks.
• Clean up between runs and support sanitation per SOPs.
• Support changeovers and basic maintenance notifications to maintenance.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Verbal/written communication

Safety awareness

Lock Out/Tag Out cert

Forklift certification

Tools

JDE

IQS

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. Welcome to Alphia Careers! Hi there! We are Alphia, a leading pet food manufacturer dedicated to providing safe, high-quality food to feed more pets. Our team is committed to ensuring that we consistently provide the highest level of quality and service for our customers. We believe pets are the heart of all families, and we are dedicated to nourish and protect them.