Packaging Technician I - Train & Earn $23.95/hr

Idahoan Foods, LLC; Lewisville (ID); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Idahoan Foods, LLC is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator I to run packaging lines safely and efficiently in a food facility. The role emphasizes quality, uptime, waste reduction, and adherence to BOM specifications while performing routine maintenance and minor repairs.

You will work with Sanitation and Quality teams on line changeovers, train new operators, and document HP data in the ERP system. The position requires rotating shifts including weekends and forklift operation as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging operations or similar equipment.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor adjustments.
• Forklift certification, SQF training, and LOTO training preferred.
• English or Spanish language literacy.
• Proficient with ERP and Windows/Apple devices.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging machinery including up to two processes: horizontal pouch, horizontal carton, vertical pouch, or robot process. Set up and adjust packaging machines. Monitor and analyze machine operation to detect and urgently correct minor mechanical issues to minimize or prevent downtime. Complete minor machine repairs or adjustments that fall under the operator responsibility.
• Work closely with Operator Helpers to ensure the line runs efficiently, materials and supplies are replenished consistently and accurately, and work areas are kept clean and organized to maintain a safe working environment.
• Operate a forklift as needed to meet the needs of the packaging department.
• Inspect packaged products to ensure it meets quality standards. Conduct and document regular equipment checks for consistent and accurate quality and food safety production and detection. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues causing a quality defect. Report any quality events or defects to Supervisor.
• Work with the Sanitation and Quality teams to complete and document line changeovers. Carry out line changeovers from start to finish including, disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of the equipment. Ensure the line and materials for the next production run meet company specifications.
• Strictly adhere to all Safety & Food Safety/Quality policies and procedures within the packaging department. This involves reporting Safety & Food Safety/Quality incidents to your Supervisor and participating in RCAs. Actively identifying potential Safety & Food Safety/Quality risks and resolving or reporting those risks to your Supervisor. Complete all training assigned by the company before the target due date.
• Maintain accurate reporting of inventory in the ERP. Compare the current physical inventory against the ERP inventory for accuracy. Submit corrections in the ERP or to your lead. Ensure products consumed on the line meet requirements for accurate and safe consumption of material.
• Use Microsoft Windows (computer) and Apple (iPad) operating systems to meet responsibilities around reporting, documentation, and communication. Use operations mobile platform to monitor and document overall equipment efficiency and quality datasheets, use ERP to manage material inventory, access product specifications, and other platforms as needed to fulfill responsibilities.
• Train new employees to complete their training logs, as well as share standard practices for executing responsibilities. Train Operator Helpers working on the line to develop skills necessary to become a Machine Operator and to act as backup during Machine Operator breaks.

Skills

Packaging operations

Troubleshooting

Predictive maintenance

Team coordination

Communication

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Windows

Apple iPad

Job description

Idahoan Foods, LLC is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator I to run packaging lines safely and efficiently in a food facility. The role emphasizes quality, uptime, waste reduction, and adherence to BOM specifications while performing routine maintenance and minor repairs.

You will work with Sanitation and Quality teams on line changeovers, train new operators, and document HP data in the ERP system. The position requires rotating shifts including weekends and forklift operation as needed.