Precision Packaging Operator - Quality & Process Focus

Georgia Nut Company; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety training

Job summary

Georgia Nut Company is seeking a packaging operator to monitor and adjust packaging lines, ensuring product quality and accuracy. The role involves operating machinery, removing finished items, and reporting malfunctions to supervisors.

Training in GMP and safety is provided, with emphasis on cleanliness and teamwork. Applicants should have basic math, communication, and problem-solving skills, plus mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot equipment and perform minor repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Basic math, communication, computer, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate in English and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and adjustment abilities to ensure a quality product.
• Standing on a concrete floor; lifting up to 50 lbs; wearing PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor packaging machine to identify and correct malfunctions.
• Adjust machine components and film tension per product size.
• Remove finished items and separate rejects.
• Stop or reset machines and report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Complete downtime logs and batch orders; assist with changeovers and cleaning.
• Maintain GMPs and safety practices; keep area clean and organized.
• Record finished and rejected items and assist with reporting.
• Support maintenance in troubleshooting machine problems.

Skills

Mechanical skills

English communication

Basic math skills

Problem solving skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Georgia Nut Company is seeking a packaging operator to monitor and adjust packaging lines, ensuring product quality and accuracy. The role involves operating machinery, removing finished items, and reporting malfunctions to supervisors.

Training in GMP and safety is provided, with emphasis on cleanliness and teamwork. Applicants should have basic math, communication, and problem-solving skills, plus mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot equipment and perform minor repairs as needed.