Packing Operator

FGF Brands; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits including V 

401k matching program

Discount program - Restaurants, gyms,

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FGF Brands in Brownsburg, Indiana is hiring a 2nd Shift Packing Machine Operator to join our packaging team. You will perform packaging operator duties within GMP guidelines and government standards, operating box erector, labeler, tape machine, and related equipment.

You must lift up to 50 lbs, read and follow instructions, and work overtime as needed. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and effective communication between shifts.

Qualifications

• Must lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work safely in a packing environment.
• Able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Follow written and verbal directions and safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Understand basic computer functions.
• Overtime and weekend shifts as needed.
• Read/write English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment such as box erector, labeler, and tape machine.
• Maintain a running total of cases produced on a rack sheet.
• Follow GMPs and HACCP guidelines for the work area.
• Stack pallets using the palletizer safely and consistently.
• Communicate problems to upstream and downstream operators.
• Check metal detectors with wands hourly per standard and report issues.
• Check X-ray equipment hourly and report any out-of-control conditions.
• Ensure clear communication between departing and arriving shifts.
• Support changeovers and keep the area clean and organized.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Basic Math

Safety Awareness

Team Communication

Tools

Box Erector

Labeler

Tape Machine

Palletizer

Metal Detector

X-Ray Scanner

Job description

Job Description

Packing Machine Operator

To become the world’s greatest baker, we need the world’s greatest team members

FGF Brands is hiring a 2nd Shift packing machine operator to join the team.

Summary

To perform packaging operator duties within Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines and government standards.

What FGF Offers

FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential

Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums

401k matching program

Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Tuition reimbursement

Primary Responsibilities

• Report to work area no later than ten minutes prior to the designated start of your shift.
• Entering and reacting to all IPM data as stated in the IPM standards associated with their area.
• Maintain all Internal and External KOV’s.
• Have knowledge of the proper procedure for dealing with on hold product.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work area and having it clean for the next shift.
• Operating the box erector, labeler, tape machine, and all other equipment in the packaging area.
• Accurately keeping a running total of cases produced on a rack sheet.
• Following the proper GMP’s associated with their work area and with company guidelines.
• Participates actively in team meetings and training sessions.
• Correctly stack pallets using the palletizer and operate it safely and consistently.
• Communicate problems to upstream and downstream operators, using radios.
• Check metal detectors with wands every hour per the metal detection standard and report any out of control conditions immediately. Metal detection is a HACCP Critical Control Point.
• Check X-ray with wands every hour per the procedure and report any out of control conditions immediately. X-Ray detection is a secondary HACCP Critical Control Point.
• Determine the necessity to alert team leaders/maintenance of any problems.
• Must be able to stack boxes by hand in case of equipment failure.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must load box machine.
• Perform timely and efficient changeover.
• Effectively communicate with the departing shift and arriving shift each day

Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work safely in packing environment.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions as well as safety regulations.
• Expected to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Must be able to understand and perform basic computer functions.
• Must be able to work assigned overtime as needed.
• Adheres to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards as well as HACCP compliance and other food safety and workplace safety initiatives.
• Must be able to read, write and understand instructions, warnings, labels and postings in English effectively.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekend and overtime as needed.

Job Family

Production

Job Level

C-MFG