Polybag Operator

Twin City Foods, Inc.; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Twin City Foods, Inc. is hiring a full-time Polybag Operator to oversee and run the packaging lines at the Pasco plant. The role focuses on maintaining line efficiency, feed checks, and product quality to meet company standards.

The ideal candidate has packaging line experience, basic maintenance skills, and strong troubleshooting abilities, with a background in operating VFFS machines and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience running VFFS machines and supporting equipment.
• Packaging line operation and basic maintenance skills.
• Troubleshooting packaging line issues.

Responsibilities

• Regular checks for proper feed of product through baggers for maximum efficiency.
• Monitors and adjusts vibrators to gain optimum bagger performance.
• Insures by regular checks that baggers are being fed with enough product to run efficiently. Notifies supervisor and Package Lead of problems.
• Checks bag weights and adjusts to meet Company standards.
• Cleans scales at least twice per shift and calibrates as needed.
• Operates bag machines and adjusts for optimized production.
• Maintains jaws for proper sealing.
• Sets up and adjusts Fallas, Wexxar and Tapper properly and efficiently.
• Changes paper and poly rolls.
• Keeps Wexxar full of needed carboard materials.
• Checks poly codes with Q.A. and continuously monitors for accuracy.
• Makes adjustments as needed for proper operation.
• Adjusts Ink-jet coder for optimum code placement and clarity on case.
• Keeps baggers clean of static product.
• Cleans take-away belts.
• Keeps floors clean of debris.
• Insures all of packaging is clean and food safe.
• Properly completes all required documentation.
• Along with Other duties as Assigned.

Skills

Packaging line experience

Maintenance basics

Troubleshooting

Education

VFFS machine experience

Job description

About Twin City Foods, Inc

Twin City Foods is a leading Frozen Vegetable Producer committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and sustainably sourced frozen vegetables to consumers worldwide. With a focus on innovation, quality assurance, and environmental responsibility, we have established ourselves as a key player in the frozen food industry. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Polybag Operator that will maintain and run the packaging lines.

Brief Description

Polybag Operator

About Twin City Foods, Inc

Twin City Foods is a leading Frozen Vegetable Producer committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and sustainably sourced frozen vegetables to consumers worldwide. With a focus on innovation, quality assurance, and environmental responsibility, we have established ourselves as a key player in the frozen food industry. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Polybag Operator that will maintain and run the packaging lines.

What We’re Looking For

We are currently hiring a full-time Polybag Operator. As a Polybag Operator, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and maintaining the packaging lines.

Knowledge, Skill And Experience Required

• Packaging line experience.
• Basic maintenance skills.
• Troubleshooting skills.

Required Education

Experience running VFFS Machines and supporting equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Regular checks for proper feed of product through baggers for maximum efficiency.
• Monitors and adjusts vibrators to gain optimum bagger performance.
• Insures by regular checks that baggers are being fed with enough product to run efficiently. Notifies supervisor and Package Lead of problems.
• Checks bag weights and adjusts to meet Company standards.
• Cleans scales at least twice per shift and calibrates as needed.
• Operates bag machines and adjusts for optimized production.
• Maintains jaws for proper sealing.
• Sets up and adjusts Fallas, Wexxar and Tapper properly and efficiently.
• Changes paper and poly rolls.
• Keeps Wexxar full of needed carboard materials.
• Checks poly codes with Q.A. and continuously monitors for accuracy.
• Makes adjustments as needed for proper operation.
• Adjusts Ink-jet coder for optimum code placement and clarity on case.
• Keeps baggers clean of static product.
• Cleans take-away belts.
• Keeps floors clean of debris.
• Insures all of packaging is clean and food safe.
• Properly completes all required documentation.
• Along with Other duties as Assigned.

Food Safety/Security Duties And Responsibilities

• Use proper food safety PPE and maintain general housekeeping.
• Fill out glass breakage reports on any broken light bulbs.
• Upon task completion, account for all tools, spare parts, materials and shop supplies. Ensure that equipment and work area is clean and free of debris. Return items to storage and dispose of consumables.
• Prevent any product contamination by refraining from use of tape, wire, string or any other temporary repair. If temporary repair must be used, correct the temporary repair as soon as possible.
• Selected employee will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and E-Verify*

Benefits Of a Polybag Operator

• Competitive Wages, Range $20.74-$27.81 an hour
• Excellent Benefit Package
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance.
  • Paid Holidays-10 paid holidays per year.
  • 401K Retirement Plan.

Work Location:

Pasco Plant.

Twin City Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.”

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (509-546-0850) or email at [e-mail].