Packaging Operator OW - Line 1 - 7:15pm - 7:45am

King's Hawaiian; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company that values its employees and community! As a Packaging Operator, you will take pride in ensuring quality packaging of products while operating various equipment. This role involves monitoring production, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety and sanitation standards. You will play a vital part in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning. If you are looking for a fulfilling role in a supportive workplace that cares for its 'ohana, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and write routine reports in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain packaging equipment to ensure product quality.
• Monitor product weight and count, reporting discrepancies to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment following GMP standards.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Food Production Experience

Quality Assurance

Basic Math Skills

Safety Procedures Understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging Equipment

Log Sheets

Job description

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!

SUMMARY

Working under general supervision, the Packaging Operator will take pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the performance of the packaging operation. The Packaging Operator will be capable and responsible for operating all packaging equipment on their assigned line. This may include baggers, double baggers, wrappers, auto case packers, or other equipment that is added to their line. Given this variety of equipment, the person in this position will be a utility player and able and expected to run multiple pieces of equipment. They may also be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance (AM) of the equipment in their area of responsibility. Employees in this position may interact with a supervisor daily, to receive guidance and feedback. Some non-routine activities may require a supervisor’s advance approval, but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adjust equipment as needed to maintain properly packaged product at a rate suitable to maintain standard production.
• Owns the process of bagging/wrapping, sealing/cinching, and case packing of product.
• Monitors the product for the desired weight and count. Notifies the direct supervisor via radio when the product is out of specification.
• Maintains log sheets and performs standard checks as required for Quality Assurance.
• Assists in training new employees or employees who change job classifications.
• Cleans, inspects, and lubricates equipment in area of responsibility.
• Participates in performance of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) as required.
• Reports equipment problems to Supervisor and maintenance personnel.
• Maintains work area and tools in accordance with 5S standards.
• Maintain a high level of sanitation and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Promotes safety in the work area by understanding and following safety procedures and reporting all accidents in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Required – High school diploma, or GED equivalent.
• Required – Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Preferred – Minimum 2 years food production experience.
• Required – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English.
• Required – Ability to write routine quality assurance reports and correspondence in English.
• Required – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Preferred – 3 years manufacturing or food production experience.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, taste, or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally more than 50 pounds with assistance from co-worker and/or mechanic devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee will be handling items that may be very hot. Noise level is usually moderate. Must be available to work overtime, nights, weekends, and Holidays.

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.