Packaging Technician II (2nd Shift) - Fast-Paced Plant Ops

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

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.