Packaging Relief Operator - 2nd Shift

Red Gold; Orestes (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Gold is seeking a dependable packaging operator to spend 100% on the factory floor, covering breaks, lunches, and vacations in the packaging department. The role emphasizes replacing operators on the production line to maintain throughput, first time quality, safety and schedule attainment.

You will respond to equipment deviations, perform cleaning, assist in training, and support line changeovers, aiming to minimize waste and adhere to GMPs and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months packaging experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with packaging equipment and procedures.
• Basic math and writing skills for required paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment deviations and act quickly to bring equipment back under control.
• Perform equipment cleaning as required or scheduled.
• Notify supervision of current or potential mechanical concerns.
• Assist in training new employees on all packaging equipment.
• Fill-in for absences as required.
• Assist with line changeovers.
• Minimize waste of packaging materials.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by management.

Skills

Packaging operations

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 months packaging experience

Job description

It is anticipated that the job holder will spend 100% of the time on the factory floor, in the packaging department, relieving operators for breaks, lunches, training activities, etc. and / or replacing operators during vacations or call-ins. The job is expected to provide a fully trained and experienced resource that is capable of replacing the assigned operator on the line (short term or long term) in such a way that all key performance factors for throughput, first time quality, safety and schedule attainment are met or exceeded.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and responds to equipment deviations, acts quickly to bring equipment back under process controls
• Performs equipment cleaning as required or scheduled
• Notifies supervision of any current or potential mechanical concerns of the equipment
• Assist in training new employees all packaging equipment
• Fill-in for absences as required
• Assist with line changeovers
• Minimize waste of all packaging materials
• Perform any additional job functions as requested by management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 6 months of packaging experience or relevant experience
• Must have working knowledge of all packaging department equipment, operations, and procedures.
• Basic math and writing skills necessary to complete required paperwork

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Employees must complete the packaging department training program.
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Ability to multi-task
• Personable, even-tempered, easy to get along with
• Follows direction well
• Work as a team player
• Adhere to Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP’s, safety, quality and sanitation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct:

None

Indirect:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to climb up and down stairs repetitively
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds

JOB COMPENTENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service
• Company Engagement
• Quality

Other

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

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