Polybag Operator

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Twin City Foods, Inc. is hiring a full-time Polybag Operator to oversee and maintain packaging lines on site in Pasco, WA. The role focuses on efficient bagging operations, equipment setup, and quality checks.

Selected candidate will pass pre-employment drug screen and E-Verify; benefits include health coverage and 401(k). Prior experience with VFFS machines is required.

Qualifications

• Experience running VFFS machines and supporting equipment.
• Basic maintenance skills.

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 fed with enough product to run efficiently.
• Checks bag weights and adjusts to meet Company standards.
• Cleans scales 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 cardboard materials.
• Checks poly codes with QA and monitors 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.
• Keeps floors clean of debris.
• Ensures all packaging is clean and food safe.
• Completes all required documentation.

Skills

VFFS machine operation

Maintenance skills

Tools

VFFS machines

Job description

• Base Pay $20.74 - $27.81 / Hour
• Job Category Operations

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

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:

• Basic maintenance 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.
• 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

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance.
• Paid Holidays-10 paid holidays per year.
• 401K Retirement Plan.

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].