Packaging Technician II

SK Food Group; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SK Food Group in Cleveland, TN seeks a Packaging Technician I (2nd shift) to operate and maintain production machinery, ensure safety and food safety compliance, and coach teammates on proper procedures. The role emphasizes accurate labeling, changeovers, and trouble resolution to sustain efficient packaging lines.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2+ years in packaging/mechanical roles, and strong basic math skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Certificate from accredited college or technical school in Mechanical studies is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience operating and troubleshooting with packaging and/or other mechanical machinery; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient at reading equipment operator’s manuals and diagrams.
• Must have fundamental knowledge of mathematics, geometry and metric system.
• Proficient at using hand tools.
• Able to work in a fast pace production environment.
• Able to set-up a finished-good product, all parameters on overwrap and printer efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 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.
• Coordinate complex events within production/manufacturing machinery.
• Start the shift in RedZone on assigned line.
• Properly assign problem codes that cause downtime.
• Understand how to send RedZone “Chats” to include photos to outline issues.
• Communicate effectively with technicians to explain any machine related problems.
• Perform mild equipment trouble shooting tasks with minimal supervision.
• Describe the wrapping process in detail.
• Perform mechanical and temperature adjustments to create ideal package.
• Differentiate between mechanical and operator problems.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Read manuals and diagrams

Troubleshooting

Mathematics

Hand tools

Mechanical principles

Fast-paced environment

Setup parameters

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Mechanical certificate (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full-time Regular Hourly Cleveland, TN, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $26.88 Hourly

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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. Responsible for coaching and developing Packaging Technician I on safety practices, quality procedures and equipment operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:

All Packaging Technician I Responsibilities:

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the coordination of complex events within a production/manufacturing machinery.
• Start the shift in RedZone on assigned line.
• Properly assign problem codes that cause downtime.
• Understand how to send RedZone “Chats” to include photos to outline issues.
• Communicate effectively with technicians to explain any machine related problems.
• Perform mild equipment trouble shooting tasks with minimal supervision.
• Describe the wrapping process in detail.
• Perform mechanical and temperature adjustments to create ideal package.
• Differentiate between mechanical and operator problems.
• 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 2 years of professional experience operating and troubleshooting with packaging and/or other mechanical machinery; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

None required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Proficient at reading equipment operator’s manuals and diagrams.
• Good understanding and ability to practice basic troubleshooting skills.
• Must have fundamental knowledge of mathematics. geometry and metric system.
• Proficient at using hand tools.
• Must have intermediate understanding of mechanical principles.
• Able to work in a fast pace production environment.
• Able to set-up a finished-good product, all parameters on overwrap and printer efficiently.

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 process efficiency.