Packing Operator

fgf brands; Lebanon (AL); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

FGF Brands in Alabama is seeking a Packing Operator to run packaging lines and support the Team Leader. You will set up, operate and troubleshoot equipment like flow wraps and baggers to ensure consistent product quality and on-time production.

This role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work variable shifts including weekends, and comply with GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing (food/bakery desirable).
• Previous production line/operator experience required.
• Strong attention to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist team Leader/Line Leader to foster teamwork and mutual respect.
• Provide training to team members as needed.
• Verify packaging materials per batch sheet.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot packaging equipment (Flow Wraps, Baggers, labelers, detectors).
• Ensure adherence to visual quality standards and GMP regulations.
• Complete production documentation in real time and escalate deviations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

SAP/OMS

Palletizer

RF gun

Job description

Job Description

Packing Operator

Summary:

Reporting to the Team Leader and/or Line Leader, the Packaging Operator is responsible for operating all the equipment in packaging. The Packaging Operator will work closely and provide backup as needed to the Team Leader and/or Line Leader to ensure the packaging line produces a consistent product in a timely manner that meets all standards.The Team Member will support your Team Leader and/or Line Leader by demonstrating and practicing teamwork every day and respecting all your fellow Team Members.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists the team leader and/or Line Leader in fostering an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among Team Members
• Provides training as required to ensure an effective and efficient team
• Verify the use of appropriate packaging materials as per the batch sheet.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot & perform change-overs on all the packaging equipment (Flow Wraps, Baggers, Schubert’s, metal detectors, case labelers, date coders, clamshell labelers etc.) to ensure accuracy and consistency with respect to post-bake specifications.
• Ensure that all the team members follow VQS (visual quality standards).
• Cleans up the area during and after the shift is over.
• Perform return-to-stock activities and return all packaging materials upon completion of production runs and after each changeover.
• Accurately complete all required production documentation in real time and promptly escalation any deviations to the appropriate leadership.
• Where applicable, proficient in using RF guns to perform all inventory-related transactions, ensuring compliance with SAP/OMS procedures and protocols.
• Correctly stack pallets using the palletizer and operate it safely and consistently.
• Ensuresa safe working environment is maintained by enforcing Company standards.
• Ensures all processes comply with GMP regulations while actively maintaining high standards of product quality and safety throughout production.
• Ensure proper segregation and disposal of food, plastic, and paper waste to support environmental sustainability and compliance with waste management policies.
• Reports any concerns and findings to production leaders to ensure timely resolution and uphold manufacturing quality and safety standards.
• May be required to perform general team member duties or take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Experience and Skills

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable)
• Internal candidates must have worked at FGF as a General Labor in Production/Sanitation for minimum 6 months
• External candidates must have worked as machine operator for minimum 1 year
• Accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to detect the presence of a quality issue
• Good communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to operate a manual pump truck /electric walkie in a safe and efficient manner and perform daily inspection.
• Physically capable of performing the demands of the role, including frequently lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to move from one task to another with minimal distraction
• Comfortable working in cold, warm, or humid environments, and flexible to work days, afternoons, nights, and weekends as needed.

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Job Family

Production

Job Level

C-MFG