Packaging Operator: QA & Line Efficiency

Alphia; Bern (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia is seeking a packaging technician to maintain quality and operate packaging equipment on assigned lines in a manufacturing facility. You will perform packaging, QA data entry, line clean-up, and ensure FIFO and HACCP compliance, while coordinating with Maintenance for improvements.

The role requires adherence to GMPs, SOPs, and safety protocols, with opportunities for training and certification in lockout/tagout and forklift operations.

Qualifications

• Basic math and percentage calculations.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and monitoring.
• Willingness to work in a team and meet group goals.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear verbal and written communication; ability to radio.
• Ability to obtain Alphia Lock Out / Tag Out certification.
• Ability to obtain Alphia forklift certification.
• Ability to multi-task across packaging tasks.

Responsibilities

• Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers; label and stack on pallets.
• Stack bags weighing up to 50 lb from waist to shoulder height onto pallets.
• Inspect finished product to maintain quality of packaging.
• Ensure bags, wraps, seals, boxes, and pallets meet quality standards.
• Participate in facility equipment clean-up between runs.
• Maintain FIFO program adherence.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot packaging equipment (Bemis 1/2, Parsons, Jem lines, pallets, forklifts, wrappers, scales, metal detectors, belts, labelers).
• Enter QA data into IQS and monitor HACCP in-process.
• Assist with product changeover, cleaning, sanitation; inspections before start-up.
• Collect product samples for release testing; complete required paperwork.
• Verify metal detectors and magnets in area of responsibility.
• Communicate quality concerns to Packaging Lead or Supervisor.
• Participate in first article inspection to ensure food safety and quality.
• Proficiency in Alphia Business Systems (JDE, IQS).
• Troubleshoot and coordinate with Maintenance for line improvements.
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Train and cross-train plant personnel and new hires.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and follow GMP/SOP/JSA procedures.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Team environment

Independent work

Effective communication

Positive instruction

Lock Out/Tag Out certification

Forklift certification

Multi-tasking

Job description

Alphia is seeking a packaging technician to maintain quality and operate packaging equipment on assigned lines in a manufacturing facility. You will perform packaging, QA data entry, line clean-up, and ensure FIFO and HACCP compliance, while coordinating with Maintenance for improvements.

The role requires adherence to GMPs, SOPs, and safety protocols, with opportunities for training and certification in lockout/tagout and forklift operations.