Production Line Operator – Fast-Paced Food Packaging

OhioMeansJobs Highland County; State Line City (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar Creek Packing Co. is seeking workers for production line duties including picking up product from load-in, loading and removing product along the line, and rotating through positions to maintain efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities include sorting, packing, sealing packaging, and using pallet jacks and various machinery. Adherence to safety policies and quality standards is essential, with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Previous production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort and pack various types of food products.
• Seal and secure packaging in accordance with product specifications and requirements.
• Maintain production line efficiency by clearing jams and following proper lockout/tagout safety procedures.
• Maintain production line efficiency by folding cardboard boxes and other packaging types as needed.
• Use pallet jack to move larger quantities of product.
• Inspect labeling to ensure the label is accurate and contains proper dates and product types.
• Open different types of packaging containing raw materials.
• Use various types of machines, including ovens, slicers, sorting machines, packaging machines, and other types of industrial food-processing equipment.
• Notify Line Lead, Production Supervisor, or Plant Management of any mechanical or material issues.
• Rotate to various positions along the line as needed.
• Occasionally help in the packing up and moving of various equipment or lines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Attend training, and demonstrate retention of that training, for the safe and clean operation of machinery in the assigned department or on the assigned line.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
• Follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sugar Creek Packing Co. is seeking workers for production line duties including picking up product from load-in, loading and removing product along the line, and rotating through positions to maintain efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities include sorting, packing, sealing packaging, and using pallet jacks and various machinery. Adherence to safety policies and quality standards is essential, with training provided.