Packaging Technician I - 2nd shift

SK Food Group; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 52,294,000 - 58,569,000; Full time

Job summary

SK Food Group in Cleveland, TN is seeking a Packaging Technician I on 2nd shift to operate and troubleshoot production machinery while ensuring safety, food safety and regulatory compliance.

You will set up machines, perform adjustments, manage film and dye changes, verify labels/dates, and complete run documentation for a smooth, compliant production shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Certificate in Mechanical studies preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the machine within safety practices and time frames.
• Make necessary setting and changeover adjustments, including film and dye changes.
• Verify components and packaging labels and dates throughout shift.

Skills

Read drawings

Read manuals/diagrams

Troubleshooting

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Mechanical studies certificate preferred

Job description

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Packaging Technician I - 2nd shift

Full-time Regular Hourly Cleveland, TN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3307

Salary Range: $18.25 To $20.44 Annually

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We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

We are looking for a Packaging Technician I on 2 nd shift to maintain, adjust and repair plant machinery to industry standards while ensuring compliance with all applicable safety, food safety and regulatory requirements.

SUMMARY

Operate production machinery and troubleshoot when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:

• Responsible for the set up and operation of the machine within accepted safety practices and the allotted time frame.
• Properly perform necessary setting adjustments.
• Properly perform film changes and ribbon changes including changeover from one dye to another.
• Ensure the products have the correct components before packing them.
• Continuously check the label, seals and date placement throughout the shift to ensure that every package label and date is correct.
• Fill out and sign all required documentation before each run.
• Monitor equipment operation to prevent unscheduled downtime.
• Communicate effectively with Production Supervisors, Production Leads and other Packaging Technicians on any situations arising during their shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent; Certificate from accredited college or technical school in Mechanical studies is preferred. Minimum of 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

None required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Read equipment manuals and diagrams.
• Understand and be able to practice basic troubleshooting skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; talk or hear; use hand to finger, handle or feel, grip, grasp, and/or pinch. The associate is regularly required walk; reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and regularly up to 50 pounds. 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is working in a warehouse environment and is frequently exposed to working near moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (non-weather). The associate is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and wet, humid conditions (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

REQUIRED TRAINING

This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required

on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and p